Sr Associate Work Center Tech Supt- Tier 2 Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer

Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer - Tier 2

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Tier 2 Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer to join our Network Operations team. This role is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network related issues impacting business customers. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure network stability, availability, and performance while delivering exceptional technical support and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will possess strong networking fundamentals, troubleshooting capabilities, and experience supporting routers, switches, connectivity services, and enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Monitoring & Incident Management

• Monitor network performance, availability, and health using enterprise monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Respond to alerts, incidents, and service disruptions within established SLAs.
• Review and manage tickets generated through network monitoring systems.
• Monitor NOC dashboards, queue status, and active incidents.
• Manage new, pending, requeued, and backlog cases to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and identify corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

Technical Troubleshooting & Resolution

• Isolate, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues affecting customers and internal operations.
• Troubleshoot routers, switches, modems, connectivity services, and IP-related configurations.
• Support advanced networking functions including:
  • Static IP configurations
  • Multi-static IP environments
  • Port forwarding
  • Pinhole configurations
  • Network routing and switching issues

Customer & Operational Support

• Provide technical assistance to business customers.
• Respond to technical inquiries and provide resolution guidance.
• Communicate network status, incident updates, and resolution plans to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 support, Engineering, Field Operations, and Vendor teams to resolve escalated issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Network Operations, NOC, Technical Support, or Network Engineering roles.
• Advanced understanding of:
  • TCP/IP
  • Routing and Switching
  • LAN/WAN technologies
  • DNS and DHCP
  • VPN technologies
  • Enterprise networking concepts
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting routers, switches, and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience using network monitoring and incident management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift environment, including weekends and holidays when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing platforms.
• Familiarity with network performance monitoring tools and fault management systems.
• Experience supporting enterprise customers in a telecommunications or managed services environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and incident management practices.

Key Competencies

• Network Troubleshooting
• Incident Management
• Customer Focus
• Critical Thinking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvement
• Time Management

Work Environment

• 24x7 Network Operations Center environment.
• Fast-paced operational setting requiring multitasking and incident prioritization.
• Collaboration with global operations, engineering, and customer support teams.

Job Title Options:

• NOC Engineer II
• Network Operations Engineer (Tier 2)
• Senior NOC Analyst
• Network Support Engineer - Tier 2
• Technical Operations Engineer - Network Operations Center

This version is aligned to an experienced Tier 2 NOC professional supporting enterprise and customer-facing network operations.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Hyderabad, India

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