Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

LTTS is seeking a skilled NOC Engineer to monitor, support, and maintain mission-critical network and telecommunications infrastructure. The role involves network monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring high system availability.

Experience with telecom networks, OT, and railway communications environments is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in NOC, Network Operations, Telecom, ISP, or Network Support Environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, and Network Monitoring Tools.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience supporting Telecom Carrier, ISP, or Enterprise Networks.
• Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support enterprise and OT network infrastructure.
• Perform network fault detection, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Support microwave radio communication and backhaul systems.
• Coordinate with telecom vendors, ISPs, and third-party providers.
• Manage incidents, escalations, and SLA-driven service restoration.
• Support Linux-based systems and applications.
• Execute maintenance activities, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Create incident reports and RCA documentation.
• Participate in shift-based and on-call operations.
• Experience in railway, transportation, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of: Positive Train Control (PTC), Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), Rail Communication Networks, SCADA and OT environments.
• Experience with SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar tools.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing

Switching

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

VPNs

Network Monitoring

Linux Admin

Incident Mgmt

Root Cause

Communication

Documentation

On-call

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

Role: Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
Location: Omaha, NE (Onsite)

100% onsite

Client: LTTS

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen (USC) or Green Card (GC) holders only

Bill Rate: $50/ hour on w2

Requirement Type: Contractual

Contract Duration: 12 months and it can extend

Job Description

Shift

• 2nd Shift: 3:15 PM – 11:15 PM CDT
• 3rd Shift: 11:15 PM – 7:15 AM CDT

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled NOC Engineer to monitor, support, and maintain mission-critical network and telecommunications infrastructure. The role involves network monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring high system availability. Experience with telecom networks, operational technology (OT), and railway communications environments is highly desirable.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in NOC, Network Operations, Telecom, ISP, or Network Support Environments
• Strong knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • Routing & Switching
  • VLANs
  • DNS/DHCP
  • VPNs
  • Network Monitoring Tools
• Hands-on troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN connectivity
• Experience supporting Telecom Carrier, ISP, or Enterprise Networks
• Linux administration and troubleshooting experience
• Understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support enterprise and OT network infrastructure
• Perform network fault detection, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
• Support microwave radio communication and backhaul systems
• Coordinate with telecom vendors, ISPs, and third-party providers
• Manage incidents, escalations, and SLA-driven service restoration
• Support Linux-based systems and applications
• Execute maintenance activities, upgrades, and configuration changes
• Create incident reports and RCA documentation
• Participate in shift-based and on-call operations
• Experience in railway, transportation, or critical infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of:
  • Positive Train Control (PTC)
  • Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)
  • Rail Communication Networks
  • SCADA and OT environments
• Experience with SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar tools

Certifications

• CCNA / CCNP
• CompTIA Network+
• RHCSA / LPIC / Linux+