Systems Engineer MID - NMS Engineer

Systems Engineer MID - NMS EngineerJob#: 3052166Job Description:Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.Systems Engineer MID - NMS EngineerLocation: Norfolk, VirginiaRole OverviewAn enterprise-level network operations team requires a systems engineer to manage its network management systems infrastructure. This role involves administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 backend servers and managing critical network monitoring applications. The selected professional will ensure platform optimization, high availability, and security compliance to support essential network operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvision, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 servers hosting core network management systems.Optimize operating system performance, including memory allocation and storage subsystems, to manage telemetry and configuration data.Manage patch deployment and resolve server software vulnerabilities using enterprise repository tools.Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate system deployment and routine administrative tasks.Enforce operating system security policies, access rules, and configurations to ensure system integrity.Administer, upgrade, and troubleshoot enterprise network management applications and platform components.Configure system polling, customize simple network management protocols, and establish performance alert thresholds.Collaborate on data integration between the monitoring infrastructure and enterprise asset management systems.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.Experience: Three to five or more years of experience managing enterprise networks and network administration platforms.Technical Skills: Advanced administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 environments, including system logging, file system volume management, and performance troubleshooting tools. Proficiency with automation scripting in Ansible, Python, or Bash is required. Solid understanding of network protocols including SNMP, Syslog, SSH, ICMP, and NetFlow is also necessary.Preferred QualificationsRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.Experience integrating network management systems with ServiceNow or other IT service management tools.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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