Network Engineer (NOC L1/L1.5)

Job Title: Network Engineer (NOC L1/L1.5)

Location: Durham, NC

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 44 Months

Domain: Information Technology / Network Operations

Pay Rate: $31.62/hr W2 | $38.20/hr C2C

Application Deadline: August 11, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Routing and Switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)

• Layer 2 Networking Technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)

• Container Networking & Infrastructure Support (Kubernetes)

• Network Performance Monitoring & Incident Troubleshooting

• Network Security Best Practices & Audit Compliance

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Firmware Upgrades & Patch Management Execution

• Network Infrastructure Documentation & Topology Diagramming

• NOC Operations & L1/L1.5 Ticket Escalation Handling

• Cross-Functional IT Infrastructure Project Support

• Network Security Controls & Access Policies

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking a Network Engineer (NOC L1/L1.5) to join our Network Operations Center team. Reporting to the NOC Delivery Manager, the selected candidate will resolve real-time network incidents, monitor enterprise infrastructure performance, and support containerized environments. This role directly addresses network stability, optimizes routing efficiency, and minimizes system downtime across enterprise IT infrastructure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor enterprise network performance continuously and troubleshoot incidents across routing protocols and switch configurations.

• Configure, optimize, and maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking standards, including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.

• Support containerized networking infrastructure and assist with Kubernetes networking environments and infrastructure integration.

• Execute scheduled firmware upgrades, patch management tasks, and security audits to ensure network compliance and stability.

• Document network topologies, technical configurations, incident root causes, and standard operating procedures for the NOC team.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.