NOC Engineer L1

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The Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Global IP Network as part of the Network Operations Center (NOC).

This role is a tier 1 Global Internet Backbone supporting transit and peering connections across a range of core and aggregation routers.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for tracking, ownership, resolution, and documentation of all associated customer and organizational backbone issues.
• Monitors the global network using SNMP monitoring software along with various in-house tools.
• Troubleshoots and resolves routing/physical layer issues for customers, peers and network infrastructure.
• Fields calls and emails from customers, peers, Telcos and inter-company organizations.
• Interfaces with other operations centers for escalation and resolution of issues.
• Performs scheduling/coordination of all maintenances that affect the IP network.
• Carries out select maintenances on the IP network.
• Responsible for managing vendor tickets related to hardware and software issues.
• Responsible for hardware Return Materials Authorization (RMA) disposition for the Global Network.
• Perform. troubleshooting and fault isolation on the IP network.
• Acts as a technical escalation point, either internally inside the NOC, from customers, or other business areas.
• Oversight of vendor related issues.
• Contributes to the process of operationalizing new devices/services/platforms, including documentation, procedures, best practices, troubleshooting, etc.
• Provides traffic engineering on the relevant IP network.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Excellent planning, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate, both internally and externally in an effective, timely, professional, and courteous manner.
• Seasoned background in troubleshooting OSI Layers 1, 2, and 3 etc.
• Seasoned knowledge of routing protocols, including (but not limited to) BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Skillful multitasking with the ability to work and lead effectively during high pressure situations.
• Seasoned ability to configure and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers.
• Seasoned expertise with telco carrier testing practices.
• Proven ability to work accurately and have attention to detail.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field.

Required Experience:

• Seasoned experience in network operations preferably gained within a global IT organization.
• Seasoned experience with python (or similar languages) development and shell scripting is preferred.
• Seasoned experience in a similar type of role gained within a global IT organization.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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