A NOC Support Junior Engineer plays a key role in identifying and resolving network-related issues within an organization.
This entry-level position involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity problems, collaborating with senior engineers, and learning to analyze and resolve technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to and resolve network issues reported by end-users or escalated by support teams; learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for hardware, software, and network connectivity.
- Assist in the timely resolution of incidents, minimizing downtime and impact on operations; collaborate with team members to escalations.
- Maintain accurate records of troubleshooting activities, including steps taken and solutions applied; contribute to the knowledge base.
- Work closely with other team members, including senior engineers, to learn and share knowledge; participate in team discussions to understand and resolve complex issues.
- Actively participate in training sessions to enhance technical skills; stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Learn to use network monitoring tools to identify and address performance issues; assist in analysis of network performance metrics.
- Provide support to end-users, helping them with basic network-related queries and issues; develop effective communication skills for interacting with end-users.
- Learn about automation tools and assist in basic automation tasks; contribute ideas for streamlining troubleshooting processes through automation.
Qualifications
Diploma / Associate degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field.Basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols, routing, switching, and troubleshooting methodologies.Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux).Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience in a NOC role at an advanced level.Relevant networking certifications required : N+, HCIA, CCNA, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), ITIL Foundation; ITIL Service Operations (advantages).Knowledge and working experience in IP connectivity, VLANs, Spanning Tree, ERPS, routing, router and switch configuration.Basic troubleshooting procedures, OSPF, ISIS, BGP knowledge.Experience with network management tools and techniques (PRTG, Libre NMS, NetBox, NCE).Technical & Soft Skills
Structured cabling, cable management.Network security, backups, fibre experience, GPON, active Ethernet.Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve network system problems.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Willingness to learn and adapt communication styles for different audiences.Developing analytical and problem-solving skills.Team collaboration and ability to work well within a team environment.Eagerness to learn from experienced team members.Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies.Openness to learning new tools and techniques.Availability to work in shifts and participate in on-call rotations as needed.Valid driver’s license and own transport.#J-18808-Ljbffr