Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide deep technical expertise and leadership in the implementation, management, and optimization of our ExtraHop platform. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of network performance monitoring, security analytics, and the network detection and response.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and technical authority for all matters related to the ExtraHop platform.
• Lead the planning, design, implementation, configuration, integration of the ExtraHop deployment.
• Develop and implement best practices for utilizing ExtraHop for network performance monitoring, application performance management (APM), and security investigations.
• Create and customize dashboards, alerts, reports, and triggers within ExtraHop to meet the specific needs of various teams (e.g., Network, Security, Applications).
• Proactively monitor the ExtraHop environment to ensure optimal performance, health, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to network and application performance and security incidents using ExtraHop data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Network Engineering, Security Operations, Application Development, and IT Operations, to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to the ExtraHop environment, configurations, and processes.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to other team members on the effective use of the ExtraHop platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest ExtraHop features, updates, and best practices, and proactively recommend and implement relevant enhancements.
• Work with ExtraHop support and professional services as needed to resolve issues and implement new functionalities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures based on insights gained from ExtraHop.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting for the ExtraHop environment.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a ExtraHop administrator or with Network Detection and Response or a related platform
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers), and application architectures.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage large-scale ExtraHop deployments.
• Hands-on experience with ExtraHop Revealand/or other ExtraHop modules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Experience in creating custom dashboards, alerts, and reports within ExtraHop.
• Familiarity with security concepts, threat detection methodologies, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk.
• Familiarity with Extrahop integration with Splunk, Splunk SOAR and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.