[Hiring] Junior Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst @Empower AI

Role Description

DIGIT XGen is looking for an Event Monitoring Services Engineer to support the Network Operating Center (NOC). The NOC provides support to users of GSA’s internal infrastructure as well as applications and systems owned by various GSA Service and Staff Offices. The NOC is the centralized POC for GSA end users and customers to report incidents, initial network triage, seek advice, and resolve network troubles within GSA’s IT infrastructure, applications, and programs supported in the environment.

This position shall perform the following (to include but not limited to) activities:

• Provides phone, remote, and desk-side technical support to users in the areas of network connectivity, as well as BAS support for Building Automation Switches.
• Proactively monitoring the GSA infrastructure using SolarWinds and other tools.
• Provide Help Desk assistance, including answering phones and or web content and monitoring the EM&EM Ticketing queue.
• Document all work in our ITSM system (ServiceNow).
• Coordinate with staff onsite to resolve network and outer IT issues.
• Basic network and server configuration assistance.
• Responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems.
• Interfaces with telco vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network related problems.
• Supports routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, modems, and terminals).
• Utilizes software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Troubleshoots network systems.
• Supports testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.
• Provides assistance for information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and operations.

Qualifications

• Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain.
• ITILv4 Foundation Training and certification.
• The shift for this position is Monday-Thursday 6pm-4am EST.
• Previous experience working Tier 1 or Tier 2 supporting end users.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Great communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience performing information network and physical infrastructure support including hardware/software for routers, switches, servers, printers, scanners, and video teleconferencing (VTC suites).
• 1+ years experience with SolarWinds or similar tool.
• Previous experience working in a NOC.
• Experience supporting industry standard software products.
• Experience troubleshooting wireless networks and Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled. This is a 24/7/365 NOC environment.
• Shall possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
• Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Windows, ServiceNow, Network Monitoring Systems (SolarWinds), Cisco Prime, LAN/WAN control protocols.

Education and Experience

• 0-5 years of experience and bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline with cultural change management and Agile mindset.

Physical Requirements

• If remote, maintain home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards and in line with information security policies.
• Communicate verbally in person, over the phone or by video chat and clearly/succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat and ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information is consistent with the company’s expectation of information security.
• Viewing computer screens and sitting for long periods of time.
• Travel minimally (0-5%), via car or plane, which requires ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds).

Company Description

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.