NOC Engineer | Compnova | Omaha, NE

Tech Junction Ltd; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compnova in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced NOC Engineer to monitor, support, and maintain mission-critical network and OT infrastructure on the 3rd shift (11:15 PM – 7:15 AM CDT). You will manage incident triage, RCA, and SLA-driven restorations, collaborating with vendors and carriers to ensure high availability.

Requires 5+ years in NOC/telecom, Linux admin skills, and hands-on experience with routing/switching, VPNs, and monitoring tools. On-site, C2C accepted, competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years total professional experience with 3+ years in NOC/telecom environments.
• Onsite work eligibility in Omaha, NE with 3rd shift availability.
• Strong troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN links.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support, and maintain enterprise and OT network infrastructure on 3rd shift.
• Perform incident triage, fault detection, and rapid resolution.
• Troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, and WANs.
• Support microwave backhaul and transport networks.
• Coordinate with carriers, ISPs, and third-party vendors.
• Manage incident escalations and SLA-driven restoration workflows.
• Maintain Linux servers and network management apps.
• Execute scheduled maintenance, firmware upgrades, and changes.
• Document incidents and perform RCA reporting.

Skills

NOC operations

Linux administration

Incident management

Root Cause Analysis

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

VPNs

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Telecommunications/ Information Technology

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

Position Summary:

Compnova is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical NOC Engineer with 5+ years of professional network operations experience (open to C2C) to join our client team in Omaha, NE on a full-time onsite contract basis during the 3rd Shift (11:15 PM - 7:15 AM CDT). In this critical network operations role, you will be responsible for monitoring, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical network and telecommunications infrastructure, executing incident management, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring high system availability. You will leverage your strong background in telecom networks, operational technology (OT), and railway communications environments to maintain uncompromised network resilience. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading global technology staffing and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a NOC Engineer supporting mission-critical railway and enterprise network infrastructure in Omaha, NE via Compnova during the 3rd shift (11:15 PM - 7:15 AM CDT), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network monitoring, alert triage, and incident resolution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring enterprise and OT network infrastructure, performing network fault detection, troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN connectivity, and supporting microwave radio communication and backhaul systems. You will coordinate closely with telecom vendors, ISPs, and third-party providers, manage incident escalations and SLA-driven service restoration, support Linux-based systems and applications, and execute scheduled maintenance activities, upgrades, and configuration changes. Furthermore, you will create comprehensive incident reports and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, support, and maintain mission-critical enterprise and Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure during 3rd shift operations (11:15 PM - 7:15 AM CDT).
• Perform proactive network fault detection, alert triage, root-cause diagnostics, and rapid incident resolution.
• Troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, and WAN connectivity issues.
• Support microwave radio communication and backhaul transmission systems across transport networks.
• Coordinate effectively with telecom carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and third-party technology vendors.
• Manage incidents, escalations, and SLA-driven service restoration workflows.
• Support Linux-based operating systems, server environments, and specialized network management applications.
• Execute maintenance activities, firmware upgrades, and configuration changes following strict change management protocols.
• Create detailed incident reports and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of total professional experience, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in NOC, Network Operations, Telecom, ISP, or Network Support environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, and Network Monitoring Tools.
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting proficiency with routers, switches, firewalls, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience supporting Telecom Carrier, ISP, or large-scale Enterprise Networks.
• Solid Linux administration, command-line troubleshooting, and system diagnostic capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
• Excellent written communication, technical documentation, and interpersonal collaboration skills.
• Open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) engagement models and legal eligibility to work onsite in Omaha, NE.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+).
• Specialized experience in railway, transportation, or critical infrastructure operational environments.
• Domain knowledge of Positive Train Control (PTC), Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), and Rail Communication Networks.
• Familiarity with SCADA and OT (Operational Technology) industrial control environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, or Zabbix.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Compnova Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Salwan S (Technical Recruitment Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL: https://www.compnova.ai
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / C2C Contract Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Omaha 3rd Shift Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Availability Preferred
• Contract Duration: C2C Contract / On-Site - Omaha, NE (3rd Shift: 11:15 PM - 7:15 AM CDT)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this NOC Engineer position at Compnova, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 5+ years of NOC and telecom experience, your hands-on routing/switching troubleshooting background, your Linux administration skills, and your availability for 3rd shift onsite operations in Omaha, NE.