Sr. Software Engineer

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo . For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

• Administration & Maintenance: Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that support the daily operations, health, and performance of the OpenText Operations Bridge Manager (OBM) environment (comparable on-prem tool experience accepted).
• Installation & Upgrades: Design, install, configure, and upgrade on-prem enterprise monitoring tool and related components (OBM). This requires strong proficiency in Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL).
• Integration Management: Configure and manage integrations between enterprise monitoring tool (OBM) and other critical IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as OpenText NNMi, and third-party tools like ServiceNow using connectors and custom adapters.
• Monitoring Configuration: Customize and configure monitoring solutions using management templates, aspects, and policy templates for various applications and infrastructure domains.
• Event Management & Correlation: Manage the central event console, configure event processing, and tune event correlation rules to reduce noise and accelerate root cause identification.
• User and Access Management: Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that onboard users, manage roles and permissions, and configure access to the OBM console and dashboards.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide hands-on software troubleshooting and coordinate with application, infrastructure, OS, and network teams to resolve complex issues.
• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides.

Requirements:

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• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. Required qualifications include the following:
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Enterprise Event Monitoring Expertise: Design, installation, and configuration experience for on-premises tools that provide centralized, single pane of glass for monitoring, correlating, and managing IT events and performance across hybrid environments. This role is for OpenText (formerly Micro Focus) Operations Bridge Manager (OBM), though comparable admin experience with on-premises enterprise monitoring tools would be applicable (Ex. Splunk, Nagios, BMC Helix Operations Management, Solarwinds).
• Operating Systems Proficiency: Strong working knowledge and experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining software in a Linux (RHEL) environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong experience and orientation towards effective technical problem-solving, with communication skills that enable successful resolution.
• Willingness to learn basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, firewalls,
• Willingness to learn containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Desired:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Shell, Python, or Groovy for automation and customization.
• understanding of database management (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server), including general SQL skills.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, firewalls and MCP servers
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong working knowledge of event and performance monitoring of Microsoft Windows.

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 USD.

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.