Network & ExtraHop Engineer

Position: Network & ExtraHop Engineer

Location: Rockville, MD

Clearance: Public Trust

Salary: 120k to 130k

Roztech Solution is seeking a skilled and motivated ExtraHop Engineer to enhance the management, optimization, and utilization of our ExtraHop platform. In this role, you will ensure the platform delivers valuable insights into our network and application performance, as well as security posture. You will work closely with the ExtraHop Subject Matter Expert (SME) and other teams to configure, develop monitoring solutions, and troubleshoot using ExtraHop data.

Key Responsibilities:

● Assist in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the ExtraHop deployment under the guidance of the ExtraHop SME.

● Develop and customize dashboards, alerts, and reports within ExtraHop to meet the monitoring and analysis needs of various teams.

● Monitor network and application performance using ExtraHop and proactively identify potential issues.

● Investigate and troubleshoot performance and connectivity problems with ExtraHop data, escalating complex issues as needed.

● Collaborate with Network, Security, and Application teams to provide data-driven insights and support their operational needs.

● Maintain documentation related to the ExtraHop environment and configurations.

● Apply best practices for utilizing ExtraHop in network performance monitoring, application performance management (APM), and security investigations.

● Integrate ExtraHop with other relevant IT and security tools.

● Stay informed about new ExtraHop features and updates, evaluating their potential benefits.

● Contribute to capacity planning for the ExtraHop environment.

● Assist in refining monitoring strategies and alerting thresholds.

● Support the ExtraHop SME in training and knowledge sharing across teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network, systems, or security engineering roles with exposure to monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with tools and insider threat detection methodologies.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and application performance management.
• Data analysis experience with the ability to interpret technical information.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in network and security monitoring with ExtraHop.

Preferred Skill & Experience:

● Hands-on experience with ExtraHop or similar network/application performance monitoring tools.

● Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python).

● Exposure to security concepts and tools.

● Familiarity with SIEM systems like Splunk.

● Experience with SOAR platforms like Splunk Phantom, Swimlane, etc.

● Familiarity with Palo Alto Firewalls.

● Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, CompTIA Network , Security .