Network Operations Center Engineer

About the Company

Hello, “I have the perfect job for you!” - Every staffing firm to every Network Operations Center role they can find (Am I close?) :) I know that it will take the right role to consider a move, so let me know you think about this:

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Engineer I to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in Windows/Linux server administration, infrastructure monitoring, virtualization, and incident response. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more technical areas while demonstrating the ability and willingness to learn across networking, systems, automation, and operations. As part of a 24x7x365 operations team, you will monitor enterprise infrastructure, troubleshoot production issues, support major incident response, and help maintain high availability of critical IT services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production Windows and Linux server issues.
• Perform routine server maintenance, patching, upgrades, and reboots.
• Administer VMware ESXi environments, including virtual machine provisioning and health monitoring.
• Monitor network infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds and respond to alerts.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, routing, and switching issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Configure and maintain monitoring platforms to improve operational visibility.
• Participate in Major Incident Management, bridge calls, and root cause analysis.
• Document troubleshooting procedures, SOPs, and technical knowledge articles.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and networking teams to restore services quickly.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call and shift rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux (RedHat preferred).
• Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, and switching fundamentals.
• Experience using remote administration tools such as RDP and SSH.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios, LogicMonitor, or similar.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and incident management.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Required Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Linux Administration (RedHat)
• VMware ESXi
• SolarWinds
• ServiceNow
• Splunk
• Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
• PowerShell
• Python
• Ansible
• ITIL
• Incident Management
• Network Monitoring
• Infrastructure Operations

Preferred Skills

• Linux or LPI Certification
• CCNA or JNCIA
• Azure Fundamentals
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible
• Exposure to ServiceNow, NetFlow, SNMP, and automation tools
• Experience participating in Sev1/Sev2 incident response

Pay range and compensation package : Hourly Rate: $40–$45/hour

Note: If you are qualified and interested, please share the required details along with your updated resume and your morning availability. So we can move forward with shortlisting your profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Why Join Us? Work with modern enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies. Gain experience across systems, networking, virtualization, and automation. Collaborate with experienced engineers in a fast-paced 24x7 operations environment. Opportunities for continuous learning, cross-training, and career growth.

Manish P.S. : If this doesn’t tick all of the boxes, let me know what type of role would. I work with Nike, eBay, and Walmart Labs as well. I’d be happy to keep my eyes out for it, just in case.