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Leidos

SolarWinds Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

Design, deploy, configure, and administer SolarWinds monitoring tools to effectively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure * Customize SolarWinds dashboards, alerts, and reports to meet ...

Leidos

SolarWinds Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Design, deploy, configure, and administer SolarWinds monitoring tools to effectively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure * Customize SolarWinds dashboards, alerts, and reports to meet ...

Leidos

SolarWinds Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

Design, deploy, configure, and administer SolarWinds monitoring tools to effectively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure * Customize SolarWinds dashboards, alerts, and reports to meet ...

Leidos

SolarWinds Administrator

Hampton, VA · On-site

Design, deploy, configure, and administer SolarWinds monitoring tools to effectively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure * Customize SolarWinds dashboards, alerts, and reports to meet ...

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IT Security Analyst

Richmond, VA

Orion SolarWinds Monitoring * WSFTP & Move IT FTP Server * SOPHOS * QualysGuard Qualifications DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Information Security certification beneficial Additional Information For the ...

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Network engineer

Richmond, VA

O rion SolarWinds monitoring * W SFTP and Move it FTP Server Qualifications 12+ years of professional experience with network administration of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for solarwinds monitoring in Virginia is $46.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.09 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Solarwinds Monitoring roles often encounter challenges such as managing large-scale network environments, interpreting complex alert data, and quickly identifying root causes of performance issues. Troubleshooting intermittent network outages and coordinating with other IT teams to resolve incidents can require both technical expertise and effective collaboration. Staying up-to-date with the latest SolarWinds features and best practices is also important as the technology evolves. However, these challenges offer valuable opportunities to deepen technical knowledge and make a direct, positive impact on organizational IT stability.

What is a SolarWinds Monitoring?

A SolarWinds Monitoring job involves managing and maintaining SolarWinds IT monitoring tools to ensure the health and performance of networks, servers, and applications. Professionals in this role configure alerts, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues to prevent downtime. They also optimize monitoring strategies and generate reports to support IT operations. This role requires expertise in SolarWinds products, network protocols, and system administration.

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To thrive in a Solarwinds Monitoring role, you need a solid understanding of network monitoring, system administration, and IT troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in information technology or related fields. Familiarity with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), alert configurations, SNMP, and certifications such as SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals excel in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring optimal network performance, minimizing downtime, and swiftly addressing IT issues within an organization.

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SolarWinds Administrator

Leidos

Hampton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 488 rated business services

Job description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and innovative SolarWinds Administrator to join our team in the Hampton Roads Area. The SolarWinds Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end Network management, optimization, and support of the SolarWinds platform within the organization. This includes installation, upgrades, troubleshooting performance issues, advanced SQL reporting, and dashboard creation. The SolarWinds Administrator will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the monitoring environment delivers actionable insights and meets operational requirements.
The position requires performing job duties onsite at Langley Air Force Base.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, configure, and administer SolarWinds monitoring tools to effectively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure
  • Customize SolarWinds dashboards, alerts, and reports to meet specific monitoring requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define monitoring requirements for network devices, servers, applications, and other IT components
  • Implement and manage SolarWinds monitoring solutions to ensure proactive identification and resolution of potential issues
  • Analyze SolarWinds data to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement
  • Work closely with IT teams to implement optimizations and enhance overall system performance
  • Respond to alerts promptly, investigate incidents, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve issues efficiently
  • Develop and maintain incident response procedures for SolarWinds-related incidents
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for SolarWinds configurations, processes, and best practices.
  • Develop and optimize dashboards to provide real-time visibility into network and application health
  • Configure and maintain monitoring templates, alerts, and reporting mechanisms
  • Review and update STIG requirements and checklists and remediate/document findings as needed
  • Provide training in SolarWinds products and broader monitoring principles
  • Provide SQL database configuration, support, and consultation
  • Occasional after-hours on call may be required
  • Travel may be required to CONUS and OCONUS locations

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an active and current DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • Certification: DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II - CompTIA Security+ CE required at minimum.
  • SolarWinds Fundamentals: 4+ years of experience in SolarWinds administration, including hands-on expertise with various modules
  • Experience: Strong understanding of network protocols, infrastructure, and system architecture. Exceptional knowledge of Netflow, SNMP, Packet Analysis, and network protocols.
  • Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated strong abilities in implementing and configuring monitoring solutions based on SolarWinds Orion products (Network Performance Monitor, Server & Application Monitor, Netflow Traffic Analyzer, Network Configuration Manager, Database Performance Analyzer, and others) in a distributed and highly available environment.
  • 5+ years of experience with hands-on server and network administration for medium to large organizations
  • Experience designing, creating, and supporting monitoring dashboards to provide reporting and status information to various levels of users
  • Experience with integrating SolarWinds with other tools/platforms
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated ability in SQL administration and SQL query language
  • Solid understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server OS administration, roles, and troubleshooting
  • Experience in high availability system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Experience with industry-standard monitoring technologies (SNMP, Syslog, WMI, API, scripts, agent-based, remote polling), with the proven capability to implement and support complex environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience providing technical training to application administrators and end-users
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) certification.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and hybrid IT infrastructure.
  • Experience with solutions such as Security Onion, Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, etc.
  • Knowledge of complementary platforms like ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab & other DevOps Tools.

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Original Posting:
August 6, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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