Network Engineer – NOC
SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.
Job Description
Network Engineer - NOC / Network Administration / Break-Fix Support
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Requisition: EA-DE IT O - Network Engineer
Start Date: 05/18/2026
Duration: 150 Weeks
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in NOC operations, network administration, and break-fix support for enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points (WAPs), and VPN infrastructure in a fast-paced operational setting.
Key Responsibilities Network Operations & Support
- Provide network administration and break-fix support for routers, switches, firewalls, WAPs, and VPN tunnels within the supported environment.
- Perform device management and operational activities in accordance with approved SOPs and best practices.
- Ensure network availability and operational stability during standard support hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST).
- Monitor network infrastructure using client-provided monitoring and alerting tools.
- Identify, troubleshoot, triage, and resolve network incidents following ITIL-based Incident Management processes.
- Support P1/P2 incident response and remediation in coordination with the NOC team and Service Manager.
- Contribute to root cause analysis and Problem Management efforts for recurring network issues.
Firewall & Security Administration
- Administer and support Palo Alto firewalls, including:
- Firewall rule and ACL modifications
- VPN tunnel setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- IDS/IPS policy and signature management
- Escalate and forward security alerts/events to the designated Client SOC team.
Network Configuration & Change Management
- Execute Moves, Adds, Changes, and Deletions (MACDs), including:
- Router interface updates
- Switch port configurations
- Firewall ACL changes
- Wireless AP configuration and support
- Support standard and low-risk network changes during approved maintenance windows, including rollback activities when required.
- Perform configuration backup and restore operations for supported network devices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies and infrastructure support.
- Experience working in NOC or production network support environments.
- Knowledge of routing, switching, VPNs, wireless networking, and firewall administration.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes, incident management, and change management practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and coordination skills.
Required Skills
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