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Network Operations Engineer
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San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94409, USA
Listed on 2026-03-07
Listing for:
Basic Solutions
Contract
position Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer -
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
We are looking for a Network Operations Engineer to support network provisioning, PoP deployments, and ongoing operations across a large-scale, high-availability network environment for one of our top tech clients in the Bay Area. This role blends hands‑on field work with remote operational support and close collaboration with engineering, vendors, and logistics teams.
Roles and Responsibilities- Support network provisioning, PoP deployments, maintenance, and upgrade activities
- Perform circuit turn‑ups, device configuration, testing, deployment, and decommissioning
- Troubleshoot network issues related to peering, transit, transport, and circuit connectivity; elevate to SMEs as needed
- Diagnose interoperability, configuration, and performance issues across network infrastructure
- Verify cross‑connects, coordinate circuits, and validate optical power levels prior to commissioning
- Maintain and audit patch panel inventory across in‑scope Po Ps
- Track and manage network asset inventory and firmware compliance
- Partner with network engineering, vendors, and logistics teams to integrate new equipment
- Support project timelines for network turn‑ups and expansions
- Track request and incident queues to ensure timely resolution
- Contribute to documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide flexible support coverage, including both on‑site and remote operations.
Technical Requirements- Strong foundation in networking concepts, routing, and switching
- 5–7 years of relevant work experience
- Hands‑on experience with protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, CDP, LACP, BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 configurations
- Solid understanding of fiber‑optic infrastructure
- Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Arista networking platforms
- Background supporting service provider, WAN, or large enterprise network environments
- Experience with troubleshooting or automation scripts (Python, Linux/Unix shell, JSP, Ruby, or Perl)
- Field experience in PoPs, metro networks, colocation facilities, or enterprise environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Certifications such as CompTIA, CCNA/JNCIP, or CCNP/JNCIP are a plus
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