SolarWinds Migration Engineer

We are seeking an experienced SCOM to SolarWinds Migration Engineer to lead the transition of monitoring solutions from Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) to SolarWinds. 

This role requires expertise in monitoring tools, system administration, and infrastructure performance optimization. 

The engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing the migration process while ensuring minimal downtime and operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

Migration Strategy & Planning – Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, assess current SCOM configurations, and define best practices for SolarWinds deployment.

Implementation & Execution – Configure, deploy, and integrate SolarWinds modules (NPM, SAM, NTA, SCM, VNQM, etc.), ensuring seamless monitoring coverage.

Testing & Optimization – Conduct thorough testing to validate data accuracy, fine-tune performance monitoring, and optimize alert configurations.

Support & Documentation – Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot post-migration issues, and create detailed documentation for system configurations and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure monitoring and management.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SCOM and SolarWinds monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of SolarWinds modules (NPM, SAM, NTA, SCM, VNQM, etc.).
• Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with network monitoring protocols (SNMP, WMI, ICMP, NetFlow).
• Experience with SQL Server and database performance monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud monitoring (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and service management frameworks.
• Certifications in SolarWinds, Microsoft, or related technologies (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, SolarWinds Certified Professional)