Level 2 NOC Systems Administrator - Network Focus

Unisys Corporation; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys Corporation in Hopkins, MN seeks a Level 2 Network Administrator to monitor and troubleshoot our network infrastructure across multiple locations. You will handle escalations, perform deep diagnostics, and ensure reliability in a 24/7 NOC environment.

You will support the Cyber Backup environment under the Level 3 Network Lead, document findings, and contribute to operational improvements. A BA/BS and 2–4 years of experience are required, along with U.S. citizenship/residency.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong experience with network troubleshooting and monitoring tools.
• Ability to support 24/7 operations and rotating shifts.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced monitoring and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Supports network configuration tasks such as interface changes, VLAN updates, and routing adjustments.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex network connectivity issues; escalates to Level 3 when needed.
• Owns Level 2 network tickets through resolution and documents findings.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Network monitoring

24/7 operations

Shift rotations

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Networking tools

Job description

What success looks like in this role:

Position Summary

The Level 2 Network Administrator provides advanced network monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident remediation in a 24O7 NOC environment. This role handles escalations from Level 1, performs deeper network diagnostics, and ensures reliability of network infrastructure across multiple locations. This position supports the Cyber Backup environment and works under the guidance of the Level 3 Network Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Network Administration

• Performs advanced monitoring and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Supports network configuration tasks such as interface changes, VLAN updates, and routing adjustments (as permitted by credential scope).

Advanced Troubleshooting

• Diagnoses and resolves complex network connectivity issues, consistent with the document's language:

"Diagnoses and resolves complex issues across host environments and connectivity layers."

• Escalates unresolved issues to the Level 3 Network Lead.

Monitoring & Proactive Response

• Performs daily monitoring of network devices, bandwidth, link health, and alerts.
• Initiates proactive remediation to prevent outages or performance degradation.

Incident Remediation

• Owns Level 2 network tickets through resolution, including root cause identification.
• Documents findings and contributes to operational recommendations.

Operational Reporting

• Provides network evaluation reports and contributes to NOC operational improvements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Updates network configuration records, diagrams, and device inventories.
• Ensures compliance with credential separation and access control policies.

Knowledge Transfer

• Creates runbooks and howto guides for Level 1 analysts.
• Provides training on network triage procedures.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• BA/BS degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination.
• Strong experience with network troubleshooting and monitoring tools.
• Ability to support 24O7 operations and rotating shifts.
• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.

Shift timings:

Shift 1: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm EST

Shift 2: Monday - Friday 3pm - 12am EST

Shift 3: Monday - Friday 11pm - 8am EST

Weekend Shift 1: Saturday & Sunday - 7am - 8pm EST

Weekend Shift 2: Saturday & Sunday 7pm - 8am EST

* Weekend shifts will also include 16 additional hours during the week.

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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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