Server & App Monitoring Engineer

Server And Application Monitoring Engineer

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking a Server and Application Monitoring Engineer on behalf of one of our largest financial industry clients. The role of the Server and Application Monitoring Engineer is to provide engineering and monitoring services for the evolution of the Monitoring and Event Management Platforms. The work is always in alignment to the current and approved architectural, roadmaps, technology standards and templates, governance and change management policies set forth by the Bank.

Following established written procedures, guidelines and techniques, develops, enhances, tests, supports, maintains, and debugs software applications that support business units or support functions. Fully competent to work under general direction on the most complex projects, often on multiple phases, and seeks guidance and direction from more senior associates or manager, as needed. Working knowledge of business or function for which application is designed. Often responsible for the completion of a phase of a project.

Maintain and support the Monitoring platforms while adhering to Bank policies and standards. Participate in and help coordinate maintenance activities. Guide and mentor, a teams of specialists assigned to provide operational support of Monitoring Tools. Advise server and application support teams on how best to use Event Management functions. Develop, update and test server application monitoring solutions most often in various scripting languages. Perform and assist with troubleshooting server application issues that may or may not have monitoring solutions in place. Respond to incidents for application availability issues as part of on-call duties. Develop software solutions to address manual work, repeatable work or inefficient processes that can be improved. Prepare and maintain Monitoring solution design, support process documentation. Support efforts to design, integrate and implement monitoring and event management solutions for core infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, applications, performance monitoring, and synthetic monitoring.

Required Skills: Minimum 5+ years of experience with IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM) Must have experience with ITM Log Monitoring Good understanding of IBM Netcool Omnibus and the communication between ITM and Netcool Strong experience working with Linux Windows servers Strong knowledge and working experience with Regex Strong experience scripting on Windows servers using Powershell Experience working with scripting on Linux servers using Shell Python

Desired Skills: Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, related field and or technical training Experience with comparable monitoring tools Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative Focused on execution, delivery, and commitment to dates Skills in scripting is desired, such as with Python, Ansible, Shell, Powershell Basic knowledge of Active Directory Can tie strategy and actions to business impact and results Strong written and verbal communications skills Organized and detail oriented; must have a strong technical acumen Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative

Skills: Analytical Thinking Automation Production Support Adaptability Solution Delivery Process Solution Design Collaboration Innovative Thinking Technical Strategy Development

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.