Network Analyst III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Analyst III in Houston, TX.

Summary:
Under direction, provides configuration and implementation assistance with the Logic Monitor application. The application will monitor and provide alarms for the activities associated with Smart Grid, Telecommunications MPLS, and Corporate Network as well as point-to-point dedicated circuits.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
* MIB translations - take alerts and translate the OID message into recognizable wording
* Create alert rules for devices and set priority and define escalation chain; This will define who and how the team is alerted
* Import the vendor MIBS - translate the device logs - create the logs in Logic Monitor application
* Provide support, testing, and troubleshooting to technical alerts by triggering alarms in the field (ex: Triggering open door alert and verifying corresponding message in the ticketing system)
* Alert matching - verify that alerts in the existing monitoring system OpenText -Network Node Manager - NNMi- are also visible in Logic Monitor
* Create sites and add devices into the created sites (ex: Create site associated to substation name and add devices such as router, switch, power bank, radios, DPS, dehydrator, etc.)
* Effectively communicate project related problem status to leadership, team members, and Logic Monitor support groups
* Open trouble tickets and work with Logic Monitor team for technical assistance beyond expertise of the Network Control team
* Generate daily/weekly progress reports as needed or required
* Provide support, testing, and troubleshooting to technical client base (Substation Operation, Security, Network Services, etc.)
* Read and implement technical white papers or Logic Monitor technical documentation and apply knowledge to application configuration

REQUIREMENTS:
* Any combination of applicable education and Telecom/Network, network monitoring, network monitoring application administration experience
* Logic Monitor application experience a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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