S3/Strategic Staffing Solutions has a Network Operations Engineering opportunity for a leading Financial Client on a remote basis. Please read further if you are interested in joining a leading organization!
Title: Network Operations Engineer
Duration: 12 month contract + possible extension
Pay Rate Range: $65-75/hr. W2.
Location: Remote, work at home
Qualifications & Description:
Network Operations Engineer
Schedule: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET, 1-hour lunch
Days: Saturday–Wednesday or Sunday–Thursday
Training: First 3 weeks will be on 1st shift for training Monday – Friday – 6 AM -3 PM ET – 1 hour lunch
Weekend Availability: Required
**Must be open to taking Glider Assessment in order to submit***
We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a Cisco network operations environment. This role is responsible for maintaining and monitoring a large-scale network environment through 24/7 real-time “eyes-on-glass” monitoring, identifying issues proactively, and responding rapidly to network events and incidents.
The ideal candidate is focused, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. This person should be able to work independently while collaborating with network vendors, internal teams, and technical resources to quickly troubleshoot and mitigate network issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 real-time monitoring of the network environment and proactively identify potential issues.
- Monitor network performance and events in real time rather than relying solely on ticket-based notifications.
- Maintain awareness of network health, availability, and performance across a Cisco-based environment.
- Respond rapidly to network incidents, escalations, and high-priority events, including troubleshooting and “fire-fighting”/issue mitigation.
- Navigate and utilize SecureCRT to monitor, troubleshoot, and perform basic network operational tasks.
- Work with network vendors and cross-functional technical teams to investigate and resolve issues.
- Perform basic network maintenance and operational activities; this is not primarily a network configuration role.
- Maintain accurate network documentation and operational procedures.
- Escalate complex issues appropriately while leveraging available technical resources.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus in a high-volume operations environment.
- Work independently when needed, while knowing when and how to engage additional resources.
- Support basic automation and scripting activities using tools such as Ansible.
- Contribute to process improvements involving automation and emerging technologies, including AI.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Network Operations.
- 3–5 years of experience working in a Cisco network environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and SecureCRT — MUST HAVE.
- Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar 24/7 network monitoring environment.
- Ability to perform real-time network monitoring and identify issues proactively.
- Strong troubleshooting and rapid-response skills.
- Experience working with network vendors and multiple internal technical teams.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working independently while having access to supporting technical resources.
- Ability to work Saturday–Wednesday or Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM ET.
- Ability to work weekends is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Riverbed.
- Experience with SolarWinds.
- Experience with Splunk.
- CCNA certification.
- Basic Ansible experience.
- Scripting/automation experience.
- Experience leveraging AI or automation technologies within network operations.
- Experience maintaining network documentation and operational procedures.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Network Operations Engineer, not someone focused primarily on network design or configuration. They are comfortable keeping a constant eye on the environment, quickly recognizing abnormalities, responding to incidents, coordinating with vendors and technical teams, and helping maintain overall network stability.