Location: Bristol Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job reference: BBBH441292_1781196381 Posted: about 12 hours ago
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