NetOPS Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona

Hybrid

Contract

$56.67/hr - $66.67/hr

Leverage the latest technology to solve business problems in a collaborative environment at this Fortune 500 transportation giant. Top technical resources are retained on long-term contract engagements. Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase better.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for monitoring network devices, triaging trouble tickets, and providing initial troubleshooting to ensure network stability and performance.

• Monitor Network Devices: Continuously monitor network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other infrastructure components, using network management tools and systems.

• Triage Trouble Tickets: Receive and categorize trouble tickets based on priority and severity. Determine the appropriate course of action and escalate issues as needed.

• Initial Troubleshooting: Perform preliminary troubleshooting of network issues to identify and resolve problems. Utilize diagnostic tools to gather data and analyze network performance.

• Incident Response: Respond to network incidents promptly to minimize downtime and ensure quick resolution. Follow established incident response procedures.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of network issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions. Update network diagrams and inventory records as required.

• Communication: Effectively communicate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers regarding network status, issues, and resolutions. Provide clear and concise updates on ticket status.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Level 2 and Level 3 support teams to escalate complex issues and collaborate on problem resolution.

• Compliance: Adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices for network operations and security.

All you'll need for success

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

• 0-2 years of experience in network operations, IT support, or related roles.

• Basic understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), network hardware, and monitoring tools. Familiarity with common operating systems and network security practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Willingness to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a fundamental understanding of network systems and protocols.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or other relevant certifications.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Crystal Susong

Specialization: Network Security