Network Performance Monitoring Specialist (REMOTE)

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Network Performance Monitoring Specialist to support KDS and our government customer. This position is remote. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. The Network Performance Monitoring Specialist work as part of a team to ensure, analyze and optimize the health and uptime of an organization network infrastructure to include WAN/ LAN and cloud. Ability to utilize tools SolarWinds and CISCO 1000 Eyes to proactively identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot latency, and manage bandwidth. This role requires expertise in Network protocols, scripting and collaboration with IT teams and Customer and Vendor representatives to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Proactive Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor network traffic, performance, and hardware health using tools such as SolarWinds, and CISCO 1000 Eyes. Troubleshooting: Analyze packet data and flow metrics to identify the root cause of performance issues. Capacity Planning: Evaluate network utilization to forecast and support infrastructure upgrades. Dashboard Management: Create, maintain, and optimize performance dashboards and alerts for real-time monitoring. Incident Response: Detect anomalies, escalate critical issues, and work with vendors or internal teams to resolve downtime. Optimization: Apply machine learning or AI-driven insights to improve network efficiency. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: Generally 2–5+ years in network administration, monitoring, or performance analysis. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, SNMP, routing, and switching. Tools: Hands-on experience with NPM tools Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352