Description

Network Management Tool Administrator

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a Network Management Tool Administrator. This is a full-time position based in New Carrollton, MD. This is a hybrid role.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing Network Node Manager (formerly HP, now OpenText) network management tool.
• Managing SolarWinds network management tool.
• Responsible for server and application maintenance including backups, failovers, upgrades, and patches.
• Responsible for the overall health of Network Node Manager system and associated hardware.
• Diagnose problems with Network Node Manager and its environment and prepare an action plan to resolve the problem and communicate that plan to management.
• Generate regular system status reports detailing the health and accuracy of Network Node Manager
• Troubleshoot all problems Network Node Manager
• Monitor the health of Network Node Manager.
• Communicate with all stakeholders to ensure all are current on the status of the system.
• Recommend improvements of Network Node Manager
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Around 5 years experience in managing and maintaining a Network Management System
• At least 2 years' experience working with Network Node Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Experience working in a Network Operation Center (NOC) environment, responding to trouble tickets and alerts for LAN and WAN environments.
• Candidate must have the ability to work as part of an operations team and be able to support multiple tasks at the same time.
• MS Server administration including software upgrades, hardware and software issue resolution and configuration. Security patching is required on a continual basis.
• Disaster Recovery system implementation and testing

Optional, but desired:

• Experience supporting a large enterprise network, including LAN and WAN technologies based on Cisco hardware and platforms.
• Expertise in networking concepts and equipment such as IPv4 and IPv6, MPLS, PLS and SIP, Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Protocol analyzers, and probes.

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation ( www.astor-sanders.com ) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Metro-check program
• Tuition reimbursement