Network Operations Engineer​/Network Operations Analyst

Network Operations Engineer / Network Operations Analyst

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard

Hours:

Open

Reference : JN -

Date Posted: 09/02/2026

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Description:

Remote

Our client seeks a Network Operations Engineer / Network Operations Analyst to provide real-time monitoring and incident response across a large enterprise network environment. The role centers on eyes-on-glass operations, proactive detection, and swift triage of circuit and connectivity events across 500+ global sites. The position requires strong Layer 1–3 troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and clear communication while following established SOPs in a 24x7 monitored environment.

Typical shift is approximately 2:00 PM–11:00 PM Eastern with a likely weekend schedule after initial training.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Monitor enterprise network health and respond to real-time incidents across Discover, Diners Club, and Pulse environments.
• Triage and resolve circuit and connectivity outages, including BGP events, tunnels, and VLAN issues.
• Navigate Cisco devices and execute diagnostic commands to isolate Layer 1–3 faults.
• Coordinate directly with ISPs and vendors to elevate and drive resolution.
• Communicate status and impact through emails, calls, and documented updates.
• Prioritize multiple simultaneous outages and maintain engagement until stabilization.
• Follow established SOPs and contribute to documentation quality.
• Operate within a primary/secondary rotation balancing active incidents and support activities.
• Support preemptive mitigation and proactive monitoring practices.
• Transition to independent operations after ramp-up and training.

Experience Requirements:

• Approximately 3–5 years in network operations or NOC with strong Cisco exposure.
• Hands-on eyes-on-glass monitoring experience in a 24x7 setting.
• Proficiency in Layer 1–3 troubleshooting and incident management.
• Experience handling circuit outages, BGP, VLANs, and tunneling scenarios.
• Proven coordination with ISPs and carriers during outages.
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent incidents with clear escalation paths.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tools and skills:
  Cisco networking, SecureCRT, network monitoring. Nice to have:
  Solar Winds, Riverbed, packet analysis, BGP, VLANs/tunneling, Ansible, scripting/automation, AI exposure.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred. A highly qualified candidate without a degree may be considered.

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