Skillset: NextThink or DEX specialist
Location: Spring, TX(Onsite)
Duration: 12 month renewing contract
Task Person needs to do well: Scripting & Automation is key. Visualization or Power BI with Tableau
Top Skills' Details
1. Experience with NextThink: Proficiency in using NextThink, particularly with the NextThink Query Language (NQL) for data extraction and dashboard creation.
2. Technical Skills: A solid understanding of infrastructure components such as networking and Active Directory, which is essential for running queries and troubleshooting.
3. Data Visualization: Familiarity with data visualization tools is preferred. While experience with Splunk is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Candidates with experience in other data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI may also be considered.
4. Dashboard Development: Ability to create and manage dashboards using the components provided by NextThink, along with a general understanding of user interface design for better user experience.
5. Alerts and Diagnostics: Knowledge of configuring alerts based on captured data and understanding how to use webhooks for incident management.
6. API Understanding: Familiarity with APIs for data extraction and integration with other tools is a plus.
7. PowerShell Scripting: Intermediate to advanced skills in PowerShell scripting for automation and advanced tasks.
8. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret data and troubleshoot issues effectively.
Job Description
Overview of NextThink
- Purpose: NextThink is a digital employee experience tool designed for real-time monitoring of device performance and remediation. It collects data from machines every 5 to 15 minutes to provide insights into CPU usage, memory applications, and installed software.
- Data Handling: The tool utilizes a specific query language known as NextThink Query Language (NQL), which is similar to SQL and Splunk. This allows for data extraction and the creation of dashboards to visualize performance metrics.
Key Features
- Dashboards: The application enables the creation of dashboards that help visualize data and monitor performance. While the tool provides components for these dashboards, having a front-end interface is beneficial for user experience.
- Alerts and Diagnostics: Users can configure alerts based on the data collected, which can be sent via email or through internal components like webhooks. This feature is crucial for proactive monitoring and incident management.
- Integration with Other Tools: There is a mention of potentially replicating components from Splunk to NextThink, indicating a desire for compatibility and integration with existing systems.
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