NetScout SME

Job Title: NetScout SME



Location: Fully Remote



Eligibility: Candidate must be authorized to be employed in the United

States



Job Description:



The Netscout Subject Matter Expert (SME) will focus on Oracle Cloud

Infrastructure (OCI) and Arbor Edge Defense (AED) using specialized

expertise in both network performance management within the OCI

environment and advanced DDoS and threat protection using Netscout's

AED solution.



Responsibilities:



Key responsibilities for this role include deploying and configuring

Netscout OCI and AED solutions, troubleshooting network and security

issues using Netscout tools, and integrating OCI & AED with existing

security frameworks and cloud environments. The SME will also be

responsible for performance monitoring, analysis, ensuring security and

compliance, and creating documentation and providing training.



In the context of OCI and AED, responsibilities include leveraging

Netscout for network visibility within OCI, deploying and managing AED

as a primary defense at the OCI network edge, and integrating AED with

OCI security features and other security tools. The role also involves

analyzing OCI network traffic with Netscout to identify anomalies and

performance issues and implementing AED's Adaptive DDoS Protection

features within OCI.



Qualifications:



Experience: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with

Netscout OCI and AED solutions, with a strong background in

network traffic analysis, performance monitoring, security event

detection, and network security protocols. Experience with enterprise

enterprise and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity

with SIEMs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS preferred.



Technical Skills:



- Deep expertise in Netscout's portfolio (nGeniusONE, InfiniStreamNG,

vSTREAM, nGenius Packet Flow Switches)



- In-depth knowledge of OCI services related to networking, security,

monitoring, and logging



- Experience with AED deployment, configuration, and management. 



- Strong understanding of network security protocols, packet analysis,

threat intelligence, and DDoS mitigation techniques; and cloud security

controls (OCI).



- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.



- Certifications: Relevant certifications like Netscout nGenius

Certified Professional, CCNP, or CISSP, highly preferred.



- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and

interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and

mentor junior engineers.