Network Operations Center Technician

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  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Website Solvo Global

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Job Summary

Ensure 24/7 availability and optimal performance of network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, incident response, escalation management, and advanced technical support. The NOC Tier 3 Engineer maintains SLAs while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.

Working Conditions

Shift-based role supporting 24/7 operations.
On-call availability may be required.
Office-based position with potential remote work options.

Experience

3+ years of experience in Network Operations or NOC environments.
Proven experience handling incident management and escalations.
Experience coordinating with field technicians and dispatch operations.

Certifications (Preferred)

CCNA, CCNP
Ruckus Certified, Aruba Certified, Meraki Certified
CompTIA Network+, CWNA, Fortinet NSE, or similar networking certifications

Soft Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective during critical incidents.
Team collaboration and mentoring capabilities.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

Network Monitoring & Performance

Monitor infrastructure using SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, and proprietary monitoring systems such as Cosmos.
Analyze performance trends including bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, and KPIs.
Maintain monitoring thresholds, alerting policies, and SLA metrics.

Incident & Problem Management

Respond to alerts and outages within defined SLA timeframes.
Perform triage, root cause diagnosis, and manage the full incident lifecycle.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and document lessons learned.
Track recurring issues and recommend preventive actions.

Escalation Management

Act as the primary escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
Escalate complex issues to Tier 4 engineers and specialized teams when required.
Coordinate with vendors and facilitate bridge calls during major incidents.
Manage communication among technical teams, management, and stakeholders.

Network Operations & Maintenance

Execute firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
Implement VLANs, access control policies, and VPN connections.
Perform change management activities and support scheduled maintenance windows.

Troubleshooting & Support

Resolve issues across LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless networks.
Troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).
Analyze network traffic using Wireshark and tcpdump.
Address DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, and VoIP-related issues.
Handle SSID requests, conference room connectivity issues, and other special requests.

Field Technician Coordination & Dispatch

Coordinate and dispatch field technicians for:
Property Management System (PMS) connectivity and troubleshooting
Wi-Fi site surveys, coverage analysis, and wireless optimization
Third-party vendor support including VoIP, video, and conference room technology
Support on-site troubleshooting and vendor escalations.

Documentation & Collaboration

Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
Create post-incident reports and RCA documentation.
Participate in capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Engineering, Logistics, Equipment teams, and third-party vendors as new technologies are integrated into the production network.

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