12,736 Network Operations jobs in the United States

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise-class network solutions using Cisco, Arista and Mellanox hardware.
  • Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problem.
  • Knowledge of EVPN & VXLAN is highly preferred.
  • Network Security (L3) with primary skills on Palo Alto and Cisco Firewalls.
  • 3+ year of Prisma Cloud Enterprise experience, or experience with a similar Cloud Security Posture Management tool.
  • Firewall devices optimization such as rules consolidation/fine-tuning & periodic firewall rule base review
  • Application Load balancers F5 Big IP LTM/GTM or Citrix NetScaler
  • Design and implement WLANs and other wireless networks using Cisco and Juniper MIST
  • Hands on experience to work in an ITIL structured organisation dealing with Incident / Change / Problem management
  • Basic knowledge of the tools like Wire-shark, Kentik, Prometheus or similar monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge on Linux OS will be an added advantage.
  • Experience with Saltstack/Python automation is a plus.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise-class network solutions using Cisco, Arista and Mellanox hardware.
• Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problem.
• Knowledge of EVPN & VXLAN is highly preferred.
• Network Security (L3) with primary skills on Palo Alto and Cisco Firewalls.
• 3+ year of Prisma Cloud Enterprise experience, or experience with a similar Cloud Security Posture Management tool.
• Firewall devices optimization such as rules consolidation/fine-tuning & periodic firewall rule base review
• Application Load balancers F5 Big IP LTM/GTM or Citrix NetScaler
• Design and implement WLANs and other wireless networks using Cisco and Juniper MIST
• Hands on experience to work in an ITIL structured organisation dealing with Incident / Change / Problem management
• Basic knowledge of the tools like Wire-shark, Kentik, Prometheus or similar monitoring tools.
• Knowledge on Linux OS will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Saltstack/Python automation is a plus.

Client is helping our client find an experienced Network Operations Engineer to oversee the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and day-to-day operations of the data networking and network security infrastructure. In this role, you will monitor the network infrastructure, troubleshoot network issues, and support the help desk and users with network-related issues. As.

Socket Fiber has grown from a small Columbia, MO startup to a trusted fiber internet provider, serving residential and business customers across 21+ counties. What started as a local solution to bring internet access to mid-Missouri has evolved into a fiber-to-the-home network reaching more than 90,000 homes with speeds up to 5 GIGs. With our corporate headquarters still in Columbia, MO, we provide customers with a value-driven, customer centric alternative to the incumbent service providers - because people deserve better. Socket is committed to equal opportunity and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, as required by the ADA.

Socket is seeking a talented Network Operations Engineer to join our team! This role will ensure the availability and reliability of our network. In this role, you'll work alongside a dynamic, fast-paced IT team, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of the team.

This is an in-office position but may require travel to service areas.

What We offer:

• 401k matching
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Free internet if available in your area

• Manage routers, switches, active cabinets, and OLT's (Optical Line Terminal)
• Internal troubleshooting
• Work with technology vendors to source and purchase equipment
• Triage fiber outages
• Be the top level of escalation for network troubleshooting
• Research, develop, and implement new technologies to improve the current services available to customers
• Maintain, monitor, and test backups of all servers, personal computers, and configuration data for all network equipment
• Flexibility and the ability to be part of an on-call rotation
• Regular reliable attendance

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred, or equivalent experience

• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn
• Positivity
• Drive
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Summary: Join the Edge Network Services (ENS) organization, a dynamic team that designs, deploys, and supports a massive network serving over 2 billion active users across the Facebook platform, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The ENS Operations Team is dedicated to maintaining a highly available, efficient, and operationally excellent network. Our focus ranges from daily management of technicians to implementing reliability initiatives that enhance business risk management and operational efficiency. You will help manage our global operations across data centers, backbone systems, subsea networks, edge locations, and CDN infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Incident Response: Investigate complex technical and process issues affecting network reliability and security globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party partners during major incidents.
• Escalation Management: Participate in Tier 3 and 4 on-call rotations to effectively route issues, suggest process improvements, and identify automation opportunities for future incidents.
• Operational Leadership: Drive operational improvements and manage activities of a large contingent workforce focusing on compliance and standards across the network.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure operations align with reliability, security, and regulatory policies.
• Information Assurance: Ensure operational documentation is managed effectively, maintaining complete and accurate data for sustained performance.
• Automation: Identify opportunities to automate processes and drive initiatives towards achieving a Zero Touch Operations goal.
• Data Measurement: Analyze metrics related to escalations, infrastructure capacity, and performance trends to focus on high-impact areas.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal engineering teams, logistics, program management, and vendor partners to proactively address operational needs.
• Roadmap Ownership: Own the execution of organizational-level strategies aimed at delivering desired business outcomes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide solutions to operational challenges across edge architectures and hardware platforms, working closely with multiple infrastructure teams.
• Business Ownership: Manage interactions with third-party vendors including hardware providers and telecom partners.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects covering diverse areas including data centers and compliance, ensuring seamless operations across the global landscape.
• Communication: Effectively communicate across various teams and stakeholders to drive infrastructure operations development and management outcomes.
• Travel: Up to 15% of international and domestic travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of CDN, Network Services, and peering strategies, along with proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Basic coding and automation experience in languages such as Python, Go, or JavaScript.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global teams and manage cross-functional partnerships.
• At least 5 years of experience in network and infrastructure architecture design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in various infrastructure environments, including colocation facilities and data centers.
• Familiarity with project oversight and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations.

Compensation: $133,000/year to $190,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

This is an equal opportunity position. Meta is committed to a diverse workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Description

This is an opening for a Network Operations Engineer to support a Department of State (DoS) Network Operation Division. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. The Network Operations Division provides enterprise operations and maintenance support primarily to the DoS’s international networks. SAIC’s program is named "Vanguard 2025" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's domestic and foreign network switch, routers and WAN devices.

Shift is 3:00pm-11:30pm, Sunday - Thursday. Role will start with at least 90 days onsite, but will eventually allow 2 days of telework.

Description of Duties:

• Evaluates, designs, documents, installs, implements, tests, and performs problem isolation and resolution, and monitors, tunes, sets standards and maintains a range of network components and systems within the LAN/WAN environments at DoS posts and offices.

• Performs these functions across using COTS and GOTS tools to test/validate: physical media, Operating Systems, TCP protocol stacks, routing protocols, routed protocols and network hardware components primarily on Cisco devices.

• Provides client consulting, and training on the best practices and use of the DoS networks, tools, and architectures.

• Uses monitoring, performance analysis systems, network management software, and hardware management software to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge WAN and LAN performance and activity.

• Devises solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.

• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to other team within DoS such as: application developers, tools developers, management, and inter-division stake holders.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (5) years or more experience ; May accept experience in lieu of degree.

• IT network engineering support experience (Tier II, Tier III, Network infrastructure implementation and maintenance).

• Expert experience in one or more of the following: Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst switching, BGP/OSPF routing.

• Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines.

• Demonstrably experience in troubleshooting of: Layer 1 – 4 of the TCP/IP model.

• Experience evaluating packet capture.

• Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation.

• Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.

• Experienced with network monitoring devices such as HP Openview, Nagios, Zenoss, NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools.

• Customer service focused.

Required Clearance:

• US Citizenship.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• Bachelor degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline.

• Experience working with ServiceNow ticketing system.

• Familiarity with DoS network environments.

• Active certifications: Cisco CCNP.

• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $60,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2508382

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately 6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Title: Test EngineerJob Description

As a Test Engineer within the Solution Validation Services (SVS), you will play a critical role in validating complex customer-specific networks and accelerating the adoption of new technologies and solutions. The SVS team is dedicated to delivering expertise across a wide range of products and third-party solutions, ensuring successful implementation for enterprise and service provider customers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to plan and execute validation engagements.

• Support next-generation ACI and Data Center implementations for enterprise and service provider customers.

• Validate new design solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Drive requirements discussions, analyze test requirements, build test lab configurations, author and execute test plans, and document findings.

• Identify key issues and gaps, working with engineering and delivery teams to resolve them.

• Develop and integrate new technologies into lab environments.

• Collaborate with Solution Architects from Delivery and Sales teams on future initiatives.

• Innovate to gain efficiency and accelerate validation efforts.

• Identify and facilitate new business growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Deep technical expertise with core routing and switching, ACI, and Nexus Data Center technologies.

• Strong customer interaction and consulting skills.

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in easy-to-understand language.

• Proficiency in customer-facing discussions and technologies.

• Programming experience or familiarity with Python and Robot Framework.

• Routing and Switching experience with R&S and/or DC CCNA required, CCNP preferred.

• Strong knowledge of NX-OS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and IOS configuration.

• Knowledge of Cisco DC and Enterprise platforms, including N2K-N9K, ASR1K-9K, ISR, and Wireless Platforms.

• Test and validation experience in hardware or software.

• Hands-on experience with IXIA and/or SPIRENT tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in ACI, Data Center Technologies, Routing & Switching.

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation).

• Knowledge of Industry Test Tools.

• Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex network problems.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4-5 years of related experience or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

The role is based in RTP, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The position allows for interaction with customers, if desired, and involves working alongside other skilled engineers. The work may involve manual and automated testing, utilizing tools like Python/Jupyter. While a Data Center background is preferred, candidates can ramp up on IXIA/Spirent tools.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

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