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

Shortcut:

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Afffirmed Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.