Position Overview
We are seeking a
Network Support Engineer
to provide foundational technical infrastructure and network support for the
Azure Core Networking team
within secure Government Cloud environments.
This role provides
Tier 1 network operations support
for critical infrastructure including
ExpressRoute, VPN, and core network services
. The position operates in a
24x7 shift-based environment
and works closely with senior network engineering and support teams.
Key Responsibilities
Network Operations
Monitor network capacity alerts and maintain
ExpressRoute Direct port capacity
.
Perform network port provisioning and prepare
Network Design Templates (NDT)
for buildout activities.
Create seed files and execute post-build service configuration deployments.
Validate network configuration settings before production deployment.
Support network infrastructure decommissioning activities.
Monitor, triage, and escalate Livesite, customer-reported, and deployment incidents.
Follow established operational procedures for network configuration and service deployment.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Update knowledge bases with troubleshooting procedures and lessons learned.
Contribute to network automation initiatives such as
PNAAS
.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for Tier 1 activities.
Maintain accurate records of configuration changes, incidents, and deployment activities.
Ensure operational documentation remains current and complete.
Partner & Team Collaboration
Coordinate with Microsoft network partners and service providers, including
AT&T, BT, Verizon, and Equinix
, for capacity onboarding activities.
Work with Tier 1.5 and Tier 2 support teams during incident escalation.
Provide complete incident information and troubleshooting details during escalations.
Follow established communication and escalation procedures.
Required Qualifications
2+ years
of experience in network operations, technical support, NOC, or IT infrastructure support.
Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including: TCP/IPRoutingSwitchingDNSVPN fundamentals
Familiarity with
Microsoft Azure networking services
is preferred.
Experience with ticketing systems and incident management processes.
Basic network troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a
24x7 operational environment
.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production support environment.
Customer-focused approach with good escalation and communication skills.
Preferred Technical Skills
Azure networking fundamentals
ExpressRoute
VPN technologies
Network monitoring tools
Basic packet capture analysis
PowerShell or Python scripting fundamentals
Network automation concepts
NOC / Service Desk operations
ITIL or incident management practices
Required Certifications
Candidates should hold
one or more
of the following:
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Azure AZ-900
Work Schedule
24x7 operational support environment
Shift-based working schedule
Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
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