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Please read further if you are interested in joining a leading organization!\nTitle: Network Operations Engineer\nDuration: 12 month contract + possible extension\nPay Rate Range: $65-75/hr. W2.\nLocation: Remote, work at home\nQualifications & Description:\nNetwork Operations Engineer\nSchedule: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET, 1-hour lunch\nDays: Saturday-Wednesday or Sunday-Thursday\nTraining: First 3 weeks will be on 1st shift for training Monday - Friday - 6 AM -3 PM ET - 1 hour lunch\nWeekend Availability: Required\n**Must be open to taking Glider Assessment in order to submit***\nWe are seeking a Network Operations Engineer with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a Cisco network operations environment. 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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.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide 24/7 real-time monitoring of the network environment and proactively identify potential issues.\nMonitor network performance and events in real time rather than relying solely on ticket-based notifications.\nMaintain awareness of network health, availability, and performance across a Cisco-based environment.\nRespond rapidly to network incidents, escalations, and high-priority events, including troubleshooting and “fire-fighting”/issue mitigation.\nNavigate and utilize SecureCRT to monitor, troubleshoot, and perform basic network operational tasks.\nWork with network vendors and cross-functional technical teams to investigate and resolve issues.\nPerform basic network maintenance and operational activities; this is not primarily a network configuration role.\nMaintain accurate network documentation and operational procedures.\nEscalate complex issues appropriately while leveraging available technical resources.\nManage multiple priorities while maintaining focus in a high-volume operations environment.\nWork independently when needed, while knowing when and how to engage additional resources.\nSupport basic automation and scripting activities using tools such as Ansible.\nContribute to process improvements involving automation and emerging technologies, including AI.\nRequired Qualifications\n3-5 years of hands-on experience in Network Operations.\n3-5 years of experience working in a Cisco network environment.\nStrong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and SecureCRT - MUST HAVE.\nExperience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar 24/7 network monitoring environment.\nAbility to perform real-time network monitoring and identify issues proactively.\nStrong troubleshooting and rapid-response skills.\nExperience working with network vendors and multiple internal technical teams.\nAbility to handle multiple priorities and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.\nComfortable working independently while having access to supporting technical resources.\nAbility to work Saturday-Wednesday or Sunday-Thursday, 2:00 PM-11:00 PM ET.\nAbility to work weekends is required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Riverbed.\nExperience with SolarWinds.\nExperience with Splunk.\nCCNA certification.\nBasic Ansible experience.\nScripting/automation experience.\nExperience leveraging AI or automation technologies within network operations.\nExperience maintaining network documentation and operational procedures.\nIdeal Candidate\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on Network Operations Engineer, not someone focused primarily on network design or configuration. 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