Solarwinds Administrator

Job Description - SolarWinds Engineer - Willing to travel Sharjah

• Bachelor degree with 4+ years of experience in SolarWinds administration and network monitoring.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the SolarWinds Orion Platform and its core modules, along with a strong background in network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Responsible for managing the health of enterprise monitoring systems, creating custom dashboards and alerts, supporting SolarWinds upgrades, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and visibility.
• Hands-on experience with the Orion Platform and key modules (NPM, NCM, NTA, SAM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of SNMP, Syslog, TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Proficiency with Windows Server environments and basic Linux knowledge.
• Experience in troubleshooting tools : Wireshark, SNMP Walk.
• Familiarity with VMware and cloud monitoring (AWS / Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of SWQL and MIB / OID for custom polling.
• Preferably related SolarWinds Certified Professional (NPM or Architect)
• Azure Admin or cloud monitoring-related certification is a plus
• Deploy, configure, and maintain the SolarWinds Orion Platform (NPM, NCM, NTA, IPAM, VMAN, WPM, SAM).
• Plan and perform SolarWinds upgrades, patches, and module installations.
• Design custom dashboards, alerts, and reports using SWQL and MIB / OID-based pollers.
• Monitor application, network, and infrastructure health, and respond to alerts.
• Troubleshoot issues using tools like Wireshark, SNMP Walk, and system logs.
• Coordinate with network and system teams to resolve configuration and performance issues.
• Maintain documentation including HLDs, LLDs, and monitoring standards.
• Ensure monitoring coverage for cloud and hybrid environments (e.G., AWS, Azure).
• Maintain SLAs and assist with incident and problem management.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Preferably immediate joiner.