Network Management Systems Engineer - 175445 - 175748

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Management Systems Engineer to support a long-term DOD program focused on enterprise network monitoring, management, and reliability. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA. The Network Management Systems Engineer will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and support of the Linux infrastructure and Network Management Systems (NMS) platforms used to monitor and manage a large-scale enterprise network. This role combines Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 administration, NMS application management, network monitoring, automation, and security compliance to ensure high availability and reliable network visibility across the environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot RHEL 8 servers supporting enterprise Network Management Systems across physical, virtual, and air-gapped environments
• Perform RHEL lifecycle management, including system provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation
• Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, including kernel parameters, memory allocation, CPU utilization, storage, and filesystem performance
• Manage high-write storage environments using LVM and support capacity planning for NMS databases, logs, and telemetry data
• Utilize Red Hat Satellite and/or custom repositories to manage operating system packages, security errata, and software updates
• Implement and maintain Linux security controls, access policies, and STIG compliance across NMS infrastructure
• Administer enterprise NMS platforms including OpenText NNMi, OpenText