Job Summary
Ensure 24/7 availability and optimal performance of network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, incident response, escalation management, and advanced technical support. The NOC Tier 3 Engineer maintains SLAs while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
Working Conditions
- Shift-based role supporting 24/7 operations.
- On-call availability may be required.
- Office-based position with potential remote work options.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Network Operations or NOC environments.
- Proven experience handling incident management and escalations.
- Experience coordinating with field technicians and dispatch operations.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CCNA, CCNP
- Ruckus Certified, Aruba Certified, Meraki Certified
- CompTIA Network+, CWNA, Fortinet NSE, or similar networking certifications
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
- Team collaboration and mentoring capabilities.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
Network Monitoring & Performance
- Monitor infrastructure using SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, and proprietary monitoring systems such as Cosmos.
- Analyze performance trends including bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, and KPIs.
- Maintain monitoring thresholds, alerting policies, and SLA metrics.
Incident & Problem Management
- Respond to alerts and outages within defined SLA timeframes.
- Perform triage, root cause diagnosis, and manage the full incident lifecycle.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and document lessons learned.
- Track recurring issues and recommend preventive actions.
Escalation Management
- Act as the primary escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
- Escalate complex issues to Tier 4 engineers and specialized teams when required.
- Coordinate with vendors and facilitate bridge calls during major incidents.
- Manage communication among technical teams, management, and stakeholders.
Network Operations & Maintenance
- Execute firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
- Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
- Implement VLANs, access control policies, and VPN connections.
- Perform change management activities and support scheduled maintenance windows.
Troubleshooting & Support
- Resolve issues across LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless networks.
- Troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).
- Analyze network traffic using Wireshark and tcpdump.
- Address DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, and VoIP-related issues.
- Handle SSID requests, conference room connectivity issues, and other special requests.
Field Technician Coordination & Dispatch
- Coordinate and dispatch field technicians for:
- Property Management System (PMS) connectivity and troubleshooting
- Wi-Fi site surveys, coverage analysis, and wireless optimization
- Third-party vendor support including VoIP, video, and conference room technology
- Support on-site troubleshooting and vendor escalations.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
- Create post-incident reports and RCA documentation.
- Participate in capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Logistics, Equipment teams, and third-party vendors as new technologies are integrated into the production network.
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