Performance Monitoring Engineer in Arlington, Virginia at VAE INC

VAE is seeking an experienced Performance Monitoring Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of network infrastructure and maintaining a network monitoring solution. Duties include tracking/analyzing network traffic to ensure network peak efficiency, monitoring the health and status of all physical devices within the network, and scrutinizing network traffic to identify application performance issues and potential bottlenecks related to user experience on the network.Â

• Collaborate with end-users and government customers to identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) that need to be monitored for complex systems and infrastructure development.

• Develop monitoring processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.

• Develop and execute test plans to check the technical performance of infrastructure and systems. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.

• Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a policy for standardizing systems and monitoring software

• Configure the monitoring system to test the availability of infrastructure and services to measure user experience, and tailor it to meet the needs of the customer.

• Define system components, ensure scalability, and guide the overall technical direction of the project, to ensure the customer receives the best possible service and their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

• US Citizenship

• Security Clearance Level: Active Top-Secret Clearance

• Active Security+ CE Certification (or higher) at time of hire. One or more of the following active network certifications: Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-ENT)

• Bachelorâ??s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience

• 5+ years of directly related experience in networking technologies, specifically switches and routers and resolving complex Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) issues.

• Technical Skills:

  • Candidates should have familiarity and/or experience with:

  • Cisco, Juniper, Aruba and/or Arista

  • TACACS, Radius (ACS / ISE)

  • SNMP, Syslog, ACLâ??s, VLAN, Routing and Switching

  • Network Operations:

  • Resolve network issues promptly, focusing on problem resolution to enhance reliability and availability.

  • Working knowledge of NetScout for effective network monitoring to isolate issues.

  • Performance Optimization:

  • Continuously assess and optimize network performance for maximum efficiency.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network operations with business objectives.