W2 Contract ; Network Monitoring & Alarm Integration Technician

W2 contract

Must have worked in U.S for 3 years during past 5 Years and able to obtain U.S. Federal Trust

Clearance/public trust/secret clearance.

Job Title: Senior IT Network / Telecom Product Specialist;

Location: remote

Duration: Contract

Mode of Work: REMOTE

I am also including the Job Description below:

Job Description:

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SNMP, Network / Telecom monitoring experience, hands on admin of network devices

We're looking for a hands-on Alarm Integration Technician with a basic understanding of IP networking and telecom equipment. You'll help ensure SNMP traps and alarms are properly configured and reporting into Spectrum, working closely with both the Transport and Spectrum teams.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following. The list is not all inclusive and additional tasks may be assigned to the candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Device Research & Validation
• Identify and validate network equipment using internal tools (e.g., Telenium).
• Confirm if devices support SNMP traps and locate MIBs (Management Information Bases).
• Conduct web searches and consult documentation to gather necessary equipment specifications.

Alarm & SNMP Trap Configuration

• Review and rationalize alarms (type, severity, response).
• Change SNMP trap settings in lab environments and ensure correct name, location, and trap destination settings.
• Validate alarm reporting to Spectrum and ensure it is non-service-affecting.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic IP networking tests (ping, telnet, traceroute).
• Use test sets to confirm trap configurations and alarm propagation.
• Troubleshoot DNS issues using Infoblox or related DNS systems.
• Update node names and locations on production equipment as needed.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Transport and Spectrum Teams to ensure successful alarm integration.
• Provide required MIBs to the Spectrum Team and assist in validation.
• Escalate issues and create work orders (WO) or incident tickets (INC) as required.

Required Skills / Experience

• Proficient in Installation and Configuration of Broadcom (CA) DX NetOps solutions: Spectrum, PM, NFA.
• Proficient in supporting of Broadcom (CA) DX NetOps solutions: Spectrum, PM, NFA for network system monitoring including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless.
• Proficient in Integrating of Broadcom (CA) NetOps (DX NetOps, Spectrum, NFA, PM) with other Broadcom solutions: Infrastructure Manager (UIM) and AIOps (Operational Intelligence Dashboard) solutions.
• Proficient in Integrating of Broadcom (CA) NetOps solutions with third party: Remedy Service Desk
• Proficient in Planning for installation Hardware, Software, Sizing, etc.
• Familiarity with Remedy creating, working incident, change and work order tickets.
• Certificate Management.
• Familiarity with supporting monitoring tools for network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless.
• Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g. SNMP, MPLS).
• Work closely with network teams (Windows, UNIX, Network, Application etc.) & Broadcom (CA) Support.
• BA/BS in Computer Science, IT Networking, Security, or other related technical degree.

Desired Skills / Experience

• 5 years' experience in directly supporting Network Fault Management tools in large enterprises.
• 5 years' experience in directly support Network Performance Management tools in large enterprises.

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