LogicMonitor Network Analyst :: W2 only Houston TX

Top Skills' Details

1️⃣ Network Monitoring Expertise (Hands-On)

This is the foundation of the role.

✅ Must be able to:

Configure and manage monitoring tools (SolarWinds, NNMi, LogicMonitor, etc.)

Set alert thresholds, severity levels, and rules

Understand how monitoring platforms behave in real environments

👉 Why it matters:

The entire project is a monitoring platform migration, so without real hands-on monitoring experience, the candidate will struggle.

2️⃣ SNMP / MIB / OID Knowledge (Critical Differentiator)

This is the hardest skill to find—and most valuable.

✅ Must be able to:

Interpret and translate MIBs and OIDs

Turn raw SNMP data into meaningful, human-readable alerts

Understand how devices communicate health/status via monitoring protocols

👉 Why it matters:

Marcus specifically needs someone to translate and validate alert data, not just configure tools.

3️⃣ Alert Validation & Monitoring Accuracy (Core Function)

This is what the role is really about.

✅ Must be able to:

Perform 1:1 alert validation (old system vs new system)

Identify:

Missing alerts

Incorrect alert priorities

Gaps in monitoring coverage

Test and troubleshoot monitoring outputs in real-world scenarios

Job Description

Job Description

Network Analyst III (Network Monitoring & Implementation)

Preference for Houston-based candidates; remote considered for highly qualified candidates

Potential: Possible extension and/or full-time conversion (pending approval)

Interview Process: Onsite (virtual for exceptional remote candidates)

Position Summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Network Analyst III to support a critical network monitoring transformation initiative, involving the migration from a legacy monitoring platform (OpenText Network Node Manager - NNMi) to LogicMonitor.

This role is central to ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of monitoring across multiple enterprise and operational networks, including Smart Grid infrastructure, telecommunications transport systems, and corporate networks. The selected candidate will focus heavily on validating monitoring outputs, refining alerting logic, and ensuring zero visibility gaps during the transition.

This is a hands-on, detail-intensive role requiring strong analytical skills, monitoring expertise, and the ability to work across complex and distributed network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring Platform Configuration & Implementation

Support the deployment, configuration, and optimization of the LogicMonitor platform

Define and refine alert severity levels, thresholds, and escalation paths

Align monitoring configurations with business-critical network priorities

Alert Validation & Monitoring Accuracy (Core Focus)

Perform comprehensive validation of alerts between legacy NNMi and LogicMonitor systems

Ensure complete and accurate monitoring coverage across all devices and networks

Identify, investigate, and resolve alert mismatches, gaps, or inconsistencies

Validate system outputs through both system analysis and real-world testing scenarios

MIB / OID Translation & Alert Normalization

Translate SNMP MIBs and OIDs into meaningful, human-readable alerts

Convert raw alert data into actionable operational insights for technical teams

Clean up legacy monitoring artifacts and remove obsolete configurations

Device & Network Configuration

Create and organize sites, device groups, and network hierarchies within LogicMonitor

Configure monitoring for a wide range of devices, including:

Routers, switches, radios

Power systems (UPS), environmental controls

Substation and remote communication devices

Ensure proper alignment between physical infrastructure and monitoring systems

Testing, Troubleshooting & Field Validation

Collaborate with field operations to:

Simulate network events and trigger alarms

Validate that alerts are properly generated and captured