Network & Systems Performance Engineer
J Patrick Associates Inc • Plano, Texas, United States
3 days ago
Job description
Network & Systems Performance Engineer
About the Role
We are looking for a Network & Systems Performance Engineer to serve as our SolarWinds subject matter expert. You will manage our enterprise monitoring platform, secure our server infrastructure (Windows/Linux), and automate workflows to ensure peak service availability.
This hybrid role is based in the North Dallas suburbs. Regular in-office presence is required for success in this role. This is a W2 direct-hire position, and does not offer relocation or work permit/visa support. NO contractors and no 100% remote or WFH offered,
What You'll Do
- Monitoring Design: Build dashboards and alerts for networks, databases, and cloud services while reducing false positives.
- Systems Engineering: Support the full lifecycle of Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS).
- Automation: Use PowerShell, Python, and SQL to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
- Incident Response: Partner with cross-functional teams on root-cause analysis and disaster recovery.
- SolarWinds experience: Administer, tune, and upgrade the Orion platform and modules (NPM, SAM, NCM).
What You Bring
- 2+ years of enterprise SolarWinds administration experience.
- Proven background in Windows Server and Linux support.
- Knowledge of infrastructure protocols (SNMP, WMI) and REST APIs.
- Relevant certifications (SCP, Microsoft, Cisco, or VMware) are a plus.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance.