SolarWinds SME

Location: Yeovil/Bristol/Luton (primarily onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

Day Rate: (Outside IR35)

Security Clearance: SC Clearance

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced SolarWinds Subject Matter Expert (SME)to support the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing enhancement of monitoring solutions within a classified Defence supply chain environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled engineer with strong IT Operations experience, comfortable working onsite in secure environments and collaborating across infrastructure, network, and security teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of SolarWinds platforms (including Orion, NPM, SAM and NTA)

* Configure and maintain end-to-end monitoring solutions across infrastructure, networks, and applications

* Troubleshoot and resolve performance, availability, and monitoring issues

* Develop and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reporting aligned to operational requirements

* Identify and implement improvements to enhance visibility, efficiency, and reliability

* Work collaboratively with IT Operations, Network, and Security teams in a highly regulated environment

* Ensure all solutions comply with Defence and classified environment standards

* Produce documentation and support knowledge transfer and operational handover

Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience as a SolarWinds SME/Engineer

* Strong technical expertise across:

. SolarWinds Orion Platform

. Network Performance Monitor (NPM)

. Server & Application Monitor (SAM)

. NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)

* Experience working in IT Operations environments, ideally within Defence, Aerospace, or other secure sectors

* Strong troubleshooting capability across network, server, and application layers

* Experience working in security-cleared or classified environments

* Ability and willingness to work onsite in secure location

Desirable Skills

* Experience with Scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python)

* Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management practices

* Understanding of cybersecurity considerations within monitoring tools

* Previous experience within the Defence supply chain

Working Arrangements

Due to the classified nature of the environment, this role requires predominantly onsite working at one of the following locations:

* Yeovil

* Bristol

* Luton

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