SolarWinds SME at Experis UK, Bristol, £Contract Rate

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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