Network Management Systems; NMS Operations Tier 3

Job Title:

Network Management Systems (NMS) Operations Tier 3

Job Category:
Information Technology

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

We are seeking an experienced Network Management Systems (NMS) Engineer to oversee the operations of the production NMS tools suite. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of network management systems and be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing our production Linux based NMS infrastructure.

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL) in an air gapped environment.
• Monitor, configure, and optimize Linux servers for NMS applications (e.g., Riverbed, Solar Winds, Network Node Manager).
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements (e.g. Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB).
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including system failures, performance problems, and network-related issues.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to improve system management efficiency.
• Work closely with Dev Ops and engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and automation.
• Analyze system performance data and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Execute projects related to NMS upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Manage system updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Provide support for automation-related incidents and work on optimizing system health and uptime.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and security.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of Linux environments to support the NMS.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical incident response.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on premise virtualization platforms (VMware, libvirt, KVM) and their monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Expertise in network management tools and platforms (e.g., Riverbed, Solar Winds, Network Node Manager).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Desired:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, ITIL).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB.
• Knowledge of log management and analysis tools (e.g., Elastic).
• Understanding of Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Proposed salary range for this position is: $94,600 - $208,000.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families, including comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.