SolarWinds Consultant
6 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid working. 2 day p/w onsite in Salisbury
Rate - £400 - £500 p/d via Umbrella
We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SolarWinds Consultant on a long term program of work.
We are seeking experienced SolarWinds technical contractors to augment the internal Observability capability. The primary objective is to help reduce an existing backlog of SolarWinds-related work and support demand as Digital teams develop and review their observability requirements. You will work alongside internal technical teams to deliver monitoring improvements, platform enhancements, and potential automation across a diverse estate of Windows and Linux-based applications. The environment includes both legacy and modern platforms, primarily hosted on-premises within a VMware-based infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Work independently to enhance alerting, event management, and operational visibility.
- Onboard an existing backlog of servers and other devices into monitoring.
- Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and monitoring-related incidents.
- Drive alert optimization and automation improvements.
- Install SolarWinds agents on existing devices where required.
- Design, configure, and optimize SolarWinds monitoring solutions.
- Maintain and support the development of operational documentation.
- Support future observability enhancements, including ServiceNow integration improvements and CMDB alignment.
- Assist in observability initiatives such as APM, DEM, and Azure monitoring capabilities.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and service management teams to improve monitoring coverage and service visibility.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in SolarWinds Orion Platform administration and configuration.
- Windows Server administration.
- Linux administration and monitoring.
- Event management, alerting, and automation.
Preferred Skills
- ServiceNow integration and ITSM processes.
- Network and infrastructure monitoring.
- Monitoring standards, operational documentation, and governance.
Desired Outcomes
- Reduce the existing SolarWinds backlog.
- Accelerate delivery of monitoring improvements.
- Improve operational resilience and service visibility.
- Increase monitoring coverage across the estate.
- Enable internal teams to focus on strategic service management improvements.
- Support the transition from reactive incident response to proactive monitoring and service assurance practices.
Candidate Profile
- Proven hands-on experience with SolarWinds administration and monitoring solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Experience working in enterprise Windows and Linux environments.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
SolarWinds Consultant in Salisbury employer: LA International
At LA International, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer that champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued and supported. Located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to work with leading organisations while contributing to high-stakes projects. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on creating an equitable workplace, we are the ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
