Highlights
The ideal candidate will monitor network performance, troubleshoot routing and switching issues, optimize routing protocols, maintain Layer 2 technologies, and provide technical support for network-related incidents. The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, upgrades, firmware updates, and patch management.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Durham, NC |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $30–$35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.apolisrises.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Network Engineer (NOC L1/L1.5)
Location: Durham, NC (Onsite)
Tax Term: W2
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking a Network Engineer (NOC L1/L1.5) with strong expertise in networking, routing and switching, and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will monitor network performance, troubleshoot routing and switching issues, optimize routing protocols, maintain Layer 2 technologies, and provide technical support for network-related incidents. The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, upgrades, firmware updates, and patch management.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to routing protocols and switch configurations.
- Optimize routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
- Implement and maintain VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, and other Layer 2 technologies.
- Ensure network security by applying best practices and performing regular audits.
- Maintain documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and upgrades.
- Provide technical support and resolve network-related incidents.
- Plan and execute firmware upgrades and patch management.
- Support network operations and troubleshooting in a NOC environment.
- Assist with infrastructure monitoring, incident resolution, and network availability.
Required Skills
- Networking
- Routing & Switching
- Kubernetes
- OSPF
- BGP
- EIGRP
- VLANs
- STP
- EtherChannel
- Layer 2 Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Monitoring
- Network Security
- Firmware Upgrades
- Patch Management
- Network Documentation
- NOC Operations
Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant network engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with networking, routing, and switching.
- Experience with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
- Strong understanding of VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, and Layer 2 technologies.
- Experience with Kubernetes.
- Experience troubleshooting network incidents and performance issues.
- Understanding of network security best practices.
- Experience with network documentation, firmware upgrades, and patch management.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
About Company
Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.
We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.