NetScout SME

Job Title: NetScout SME

Location: Fully Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must be authorized to be employed in the United
States

Job Description:

The Netscout Subject Matter Expert (SME) will focus on Oracle Cloud
Infrastructure (OCI) and Arbor Edge Defense (AED) using specialized
expertise in both network performance management within the OCI
environment and advanced DDoS and threat protection using Netscout's
AED solution.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for this role include deploying and configuring
Netscout OCI and AED solutions, troubleshooting network and security
issues using Netscout tools, and integrating OCI & AED with existing
security frameworks and cloud environments. The SME will also be
responsible for performance monitoring, analysis, ensuring security and
compliance, and creating documentation and providing training.

In the context of OCI and AED, responsibilities include leveraging
Netscout for network visibility within OCI, deploying and managing AED
as a primary defense at the OCI network edge, and integrating AED with
OCI security features and other security tools. The role also involves
analyzing OCI network traffic with Netscout to identify anomalies and
performance issues and implementing AED's Adaptive DDoS Protection
features within OCI.

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with
Netscout OCI and AED solutions, with a strong background in
network traffic analysis, performance monitoring, security event
detection, and network security protocols. Experience with enterprise
enterprise and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and familiarity
with SIEMs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS preferred.

Technical Skills:

- Deep expertise in Netscout's portfolio (nGeniusONE, InfiniStreamNG,
vSTREAM, nGenius Packet Flow Switches)

- In-depth knowledge of OCI services related to networking, security,
monitoring, and logging

- Experience with AED deployment, configuration, and management.

- Strong understanding of network security protocols, packet analysis,
threat intelligence, and DDoS mitigation techniques; and cloud security
controls (OCI).

- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Certifications: Relevant certifications like Netscout nGenius
Certified Professional, CCNP, or CISSP, highly preferred.

- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and
interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
mentor junior engineers.