Zabbix SME

Job Description:Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.Zabbix SME (Subject Matter Expert)Location:u00a0Englewood, CODuration:u00a0Ongoing contractInterview:u00a0One-and-done onsite interviewOverviewWe are looking for someone to lead the implementation and integration of Zabbix within a new lab environment. The Zabbix SME will drive the configuration, integration, and optimization of the tool, ensuring accurate data flow and seamless interoperability across systems such as Jira and internal inventory databases.This is a highly hands-on role suited for a proactive engineer with strong communication skills who can collaborate across technical and operational teams to train, guide, and scale Zabbix usage within the organization.Key Responsibilities- Lead theu00a0implementation and configuration of Zabbixu00a0within a network lab environment.- Develop and maintain integrations betweenu00a0Zabbix, Jira, and internal inventory systems, ensuring accurate communication and data flow.- Configure monitoring parameters, community strings, and alert mechanisms to meet operational needs.- Create and enhanceu00a0Zabbix templates, scripts, and custom hooksu00a0to automate monitoring and reporting functions.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define monitoring requirements and expand Zabbix coverage across additional lab environments.- Serve as theu00a0primary Zabbix subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, documentation, and user training.- Partner closely with engineering, network operations, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment and tool adoption.- Required Qualifications5+ years of hands-on experience with Zabbix or similar network monitoring and observability platforms.- Proven experience building, configuring, and customizing Zabbix, including templates, discovery rules, and automation hooks.- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for tool customization and integration.- Solid understanding of network monitoring concepts, SNMP, community strings, and data visualization within monitoring tools.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, present, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.- Demonstrated ability to drive tool adoption and scale monitoring solutions in enterprise environments.- Preferred QualificationsBackground in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure monitoring.- Experience integrating monitoring tools with ITSM or ticketing platforms (e.g., Jira).- Familiarity with lab or test environments in large enterprise settings.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents:u00a0Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Ifu00a0youu00a0wouldu00a0likeu00a0tou00a0completeu00a0ouru00a0voluntaryu00a0self-identificationu00a0form,u00a0pleaseu00a0clicku00a0hereu00a0oru00a0copyu00a0andu00a0pasteu00a0theu00a0followingu00a0linku00a0intou00a0anu00a0openu00a0windowu00a0inu00a0youru00a0browser:u00a0[

Created: 2025-12-05