Responsibleforcontinuousmonitoring of network health and serves as the first point of contact for network alerts. This role focuses onidentifyingconnectivity issues, performing initial remote diagnostics, and coordinating with on-site staff to perform physical hardware checks and power cycles to restore service quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Alert Response & Initial Triage
- Maintain a constant watch on monitoring dashboardsand ticketstoidentify“Down” or “Critical” alerts in real-time.
- Verifycategorizedtickets for every alert, ensuring allinitialdata (severity,site name, device IP, and alert time)isaccurately recorded.
- Basic Triage:Determineif an outage is site-wide or limited to a single device (AP/Switch) before beginning the troubleshooting process.
Remote Troubleshooting
- Perform basic remote tests including Pings, Traceroutes, and verifying “Up/Down” status via the network management system (NMS).
- Execute basic remote recovery actions, such as port resets or service restarts, according to established playbooks.
- Escalation:Timely escalation of ticketswhen initial remote troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue.
On-Site Coordination (Physical Layer)
- Call on-site staff (hotel front desk, maintenance, or field techs) to act as “remote hands.”
- Guide on-site staff through physical checks, including:
- Power Status:Verifying if device LEDs are on/off.
- Cabling:Checking for loose, disconnected, or damaged Ethernet/Fiber cables.
- Power Cycles:Instructing staff on how to safely reboot specific hardware to clear “hung” states.
- Assistin verifying connectivity oncea service has been restored.
Vendor Coordination:
- Engage the device manufacturer if equipment failure suspected
- Initiation of the RMA process until RMA is approved/rejected
- Remote support for RMA replacements when approved
- Schedule internal resources for dispatch whereappropriate (based upon warranty and subscription)
- Implementation of temporary solution where possible and appropriate
Communication & Reporting
- Provide frequent, clear updates within the ticketing systemregardingthe progress of the restoration.
- Summarize all “Open” or “Pending” alerts for the incoming shift to ensure no critical issues are overlooked.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, orequivalent work experience.
- 1 - 2yearsof experience in a technical supportTier 2.
- Fundamental understanding ofIP addresses,and networkdevices likeRouter, Switch, and Access Point.
- Knowledge of common cable types (Cat5e/6, Fiber) and standard power components.
- Ability to navigate web-based monitoring dashboards and ticketing systems.
- Ability to give clear, simple instructions to non-technical on-site staff over the phone.
- Strong punctuality and focus within a 24/7 rotational shift environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple incoming alerts based on their impact.
- Can work onsite and on a shifting schedule.
- Certifications (Optional):CompTIA A+ or Network+