NetScout Engineer – OCI & AED Specialist

**Please Note: We are NOT currently accepting candidates from 3rd party agencies**

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Candidates MUST be based in the US to be considered for the role! This is a remote project-based consulting role, and NOT a full-time W2 position.

🏵 About the role:

We’re looking for a NetScout Engineer with deep expertise in OCI (Omnipeek Cloud Intelligence) and AED (Arbor Edge Defense) to join our team. If you have a track record of designing, implementing, and optimizing NetScout solutions to enhance network visibility and threat mitigation, we want to talk to you.

🧩 What you will be doing:

• Deployment & Configuration: Implement and optimize NetScout OCI & AED solutions for enterprise environments, ensuring peak performance and security.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues leveraging NetScout’s suite of tools.
• Integration & Automation: Work with security and network teams to integrate OCI & AED with existing security frameworks, SIEMs, and cloud environments.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Utilize NetScout solutions to analyze network traffic, identify anomalies, and enhance security postrue.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all deployments align with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Develop detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and provide training to internal teams or clients.

🎯 What we want to see:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with NetScout OCI & AED solutions.
• Strong background in network traffic analysis, performance monitoring, and security event detection.
• Expertise in network security protocols, packet analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Experience working with enterprise and cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) are a plus.
• Certifications such as NetScout nGenius Certified Professional, CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent are a strong advantage.