Network Operations Engineer (NOC)

Eleven Recruiting; La Mirada (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eleven Recruiting is seeking a Network Operations Engineer for a client in La Mirada, CA. You will monitor backbone circuits, troubleshoot BGP/IS-IS/MPLS networks, and coordinate maintenances with vendors and telco providers.

The role requires solid Layer 3 networking fundamentals and prior NOC experience at an ISP, telco, or research/education network. This is a 24/7/365 operation with day and swing shifts.

Formación

• Solid networking fundamentals with hands-on Layer 3 experience (BGP, IS-IS, or MPLS).
• A habit of learning on your own through labs, study, or side projects.
• Logical, methodical troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• NOC experience at an ISP, telco, carrier, or research and education network.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor backbone circuits up to 400G and resolve issues before they affect service.
• Troubleshoot BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, L2VPN, routing, switching, optical, and hardware issues.
• Triage alarms and network events, working with vendors and carriers to find root causes fast.
• Notify affected institutions of outages quickly and keep them informed through resolution.
• Plan and execute maintenances with vendors, field remote hands, and telco providers.
• Configure and upgrade routers and switches, including firmware and OS releases.
• Support the institutions we serve by phone, email, and Jira Service Desk.

Conocimientos

Layer 3 networking (BGP/IS-IS/MPLS)

NOC experience at ISP/telco

Strong troubleshooting skills

Clear customer/vendor communication

Descripción del empleo

Documented Proof of identity and legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We do not offer STEM OPT training opportunities and cannot complete Form I-983.

About Eleven Recruiting

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a non-profit technology and networking organization, is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join their team in La Mirada, CA!

Our client's NOC isn’t siloed. You’ll handle maintenances, break/fix, outages, and incident management across a large-scale network of leased lit circuits and our own dark fiber. The hiring team values curiosity and problem-solving over years on a resume, and we’ve hired engineers early in their careers as well as seasoned veterans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor backbone circuits up to 400G and resolve issues before they affect service.
• Troubleshoot BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, L2VPN, routing, switching, optical, and hardware issues.
• Triage alarms and network events, working with vendors and carriers to find root causes fast.
• Notify affected institutions of outages quickly and keep them informed through resolution.
• Plan and execute maintenances with vendors, field remote hands, and telco providers.
• Configure and upgrade routers and switches, including firmware and OS releases.
• Support the institutions we serve by phone, email, and Jira Service Desk.

Required Qualifications

• Solid networking fundamentals, with hands-on Layer 3 experience (BGP, IS-IS, or MPLS).
• A habit of learning on your own through labs, study, or side projects.
• Logical, methodical troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• NOC experience at an ISP, telco, carrier, or research and education network.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting of active DWDM systems (amplifiers, ROADMs, signal flow, add/drop).
• Experience with lit or dark fiber circuits.

Schedule

This is a 24/7/365 NOC with 4x10 shifts. Current openings lean toward day and swing.

Why Apply

• Purpose: Your work supports education, research, and public service.
• Growth: Many NOC engineers have moved up into engineering roles.
• Breadth: Work the full stack instead of one narrow layer.
• Relocation welcome: We especially welcome engineers from other research and education networks.

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