NOC Engineer - Littleton, Colorado

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Only considering nearby/local candidates

W2 Candidates only

We are seeking an experienced NOC Engineer to join our team in Littleton, Colorado. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep telecom and networking expertise who can thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment. The NOC Engineer will play a crucial role in managing 4G/5G network operations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring optimal network performance.

• • Manage and support 4G/5G NOC shift operations, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and resolution of incidents.

  • Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot IP routing, protocols, and transport systems, as well as software systems and services running virtualized functions.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting for SR-MPLS, MPLS, L2/L3
    
    VPN, and routing protocols such as eBGP, iBGP, and ISIS.

  • Support and maintain SDH, DWDM, SON, and ACI infrastructure components.

  • Ensure smooth operation of 5G functional components including Core, RAN, Network, Transport, PaaS, and gNB configurations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex network and service-related issues.

  • Prioritize and manage dynamic schedules, balancing workloads to achieve timely resolution of incidents.

  • Apply best practices in network technologies and the OSI reference model to maintain network integrity and performance.

  • Provide input into process improvements and technical upgrades.

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

  • 5-7 years of telecom/networking experience.

  • Proven experience managing 4G/5G NOC shift environments and troubleshooting activities.

  • Solid knowledge of IP routing, protocols, and transport systems, as well as software services in virtualized environments.

  • Familiarity with IP technologies; CCNP certification is a plus.

  • Experience with SDH, DWDM, SON, and ACI technologies.

  • Strong expertise in eBGP, iBGP, ISIS routing protocols, SR-MPLS, MPLS, and L2/L3
    
    VPN technologies.

  • Good understanding of network technologies and the OSI reference model.

  • Strong organizational skills to manage schedules and balance team workloads.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain focus on critical business impacts.

  • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.

  Soft Skills:

  • Reliable and open communicator.

  • Strong team player with excellent people skills.

  • Achievement-oriented with a proactive mindset.

  • Capable of handling challenging tasks individually and collaboratively.

  Top Tech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.