Network Operations Center Technician

TEKsystems•Annapolis, MD

3d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD. The role involves working in a 24x7 365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment, requiring rotations including nights, weekends, and holidays. The technician will monitor network management systems, troubleshoot and resolve network and system issues, and engage with telecom providers for restoral efforts. The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, as the technician will interact with internal stakeholders and external customers. The role also involves tracking incident details, applying technical knowledge to high availability IP networks and communication systems, and potentially participating in network solutions design and configurations.

Requirements

Experience in a Network/Security operations center - 24/7 support environment
Proven experience in the intake, prioritization, triage, troubleshooting and escalation of network/systems/application incident and problem management.
Previous experience monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, troubleshoots, resolves, or escalates network issues; monitoring network management systems
Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols, computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
Hands on knowledge and understanding of ITIL/ITSM concepts and practices
AA/AS degree or other 2-year post high school training with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. OR In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 8 years of relevant experience is required OR A Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Previous ServiceNow ticketing experience preferred.
Customer Service/Call Center experience
Great communication, collaboration skills as this role interacts with internal technology stakeholders and external customers directly.
Knowledge of Remedy, Netcool, Office 0365, ServiceNow
CCNA certification

Responsibilities

Monitors network management system and engages telecom providers to drive restoral efforts.
Tracks incident details and keeps information updated in the incident management tool in a timely manner with accurate information.
Solves systems and network problems/questions with limited scope and complexity.
Applies technical knowledge to oversee high availability IP networks, messaging systems, and Air to Ground data communications equipment and systems.
Identifies resolutions of routine technical queries from Collins Aerospace CAS customers and CAS Business Units.
Takes guidance from other team members or management to resolve less routine issues.
Works with Sr Team Members to resolve moderate to complex issues with critical customer services. May take the lead role in resolving less complex issues.
Uses discretion to interpret and apply established processes. Errors could cause prolonged or wider spread failures.
Monitors and troubleshoots system performance, troubleshoots, resolves, or escalates network issues.
Understands deployment, configuration, and maintenance routines and develops tools to make the process more efficient.
Participates in network solutions design and configurations.
Analyzes issues and provides customers with guidance to resolve problems.