Network Operations Engineer - Wireless

Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and customer-focused team as a Network Operations Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and managing network services. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver exceptional service to clients. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex network issues, leading technical projects, and ensuring the implementation of best practices in network management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about technology, this role is perfect for you, as you help shape the future of network solutions in a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Company provided Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Benefits Available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network systems implementation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage network services for superior customer experience.
• Serve as primary escalation contact for Network Operations Center.

Skills

Network Troubleshooting

Networking Protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.)

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology

5 years equivalent technical experience

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Fortinet

Meraki

Palo Alto

Job description

Position: Network Operations Engineer - Wireless

Location: Remote

Job Id: 1748

# of Openings: 2

General Summary:

Velocity is seeking a Network Operations Engineer with a strong background in managed services to join our Network Operations team. The ideal candidate will assist Velocity in delivering a superior customer experience. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network services. The incumbent will interface with external service providers and customers to perform network analysis and management.

Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company, operates many diverse and vendor agnostic networks. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for quickly understanding and operating on these networks, using existing documentation and independent discovery of environments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary escalation contact for Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Provide expertise in network-based technologies, supporting our national managed services network
• Perform design work that incorporates industry best practices for hospitality and enterprise networks
• Function as a technical lead for projects requiring network technologies
• Coordinate proper installation, configuration, and testing of network components
• Create and maintain documentation to support the implementation and management of network technologies
• Collaborate with engineering functions to ensure implementations are in line with the requirements of our customers, network platforms, and cybersecurity
• Engage and manage external vendors as appropriate to enhance the team’s capabilities
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• This position participates in an on-call rotation and may provide support off hours as required
• This position may require occasional travel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 3+ years’ experience implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network systems
• Demonstrated knowledge working with networking protocols and standards (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IPSEC, TCP/IP, MPLS, STP, SVI, VLAN, etc.)
• Strong technical, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects in a cross functional team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to independently lift and carry 35 lbs.

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Required — Bachelor’s degree in technology or equivalent technical experience (5-years)
• Required — Experience with at least two of the following products or platforms: Adtran, Arista, Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, MikroTik, Palo Alto, and Ruckus
• Preferred — Experience in hospitality or service provider networks
• Preferred — Industry relevant certifications — e.g., Cisco CCNA, Ruckus RCWA, CWNA, etc.

Why you’ll love working at Velocity

We are an energetic bunch — eager to succeed and have lots of company pride. We promote a collaborative work environment that prioritizes strengthening relationships with our customers and team members to achieve our goals.

As a growing technology solutions and services company, every team member at Velocity has the opportunity to make an impact as we challenge ourselves to provide the best technology and customer experiences in the business. We’re excited about what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for.

Diversity and Inclusion

Velocity is committed to diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where all team members are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have equal opportunities to thrive. Our team members work collaboratively and draw inspiration from various perspectives and experiences that make each of us unique. This strengthens our connections with our team members, customers, and communities.

Our Values – Collaborative and Strong at the Core

• Customer-obsessed
• One team
• Do the right thing
• Let’s go!
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401K – with Employer Match
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits Available

About Velocity MSC

Velocity started in 2005. Velocity's customer-obsessed approach, combined with its customized voice and data network solutions, and support services, enhances how multi-location enterprises communicate and do business. That’s why Velocity serves thousands of Fortune 500 companies across various industries. With over 500 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 450 carrier agreements, and 5,500 certified technicians throughout the U.S.— Velocity is an unstoppable force. To learn more, please visit https://velocitymsc.com/careers/.

Velocity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Velocity is an active participant with E-Verify.