Network Operations Engineer - L2

Description Company Overview: When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer (L2 – SD-WAN) to support and optimize enterprise WAN environments. In this role, you will handle escalated incidents from L1 teams, troubleshoot SD-WAN and network-related issues, and ensure high availability and performance across multi-site environments.

You should have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies, and a solid understanding of routing, switching, and network security. Your goal will be to ensure operational stability, proactively identify issues, and drive resolution within SLA timelines.

What you’ll do as the Network Operations Engineer (L2): The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Handle escalated incidents from L1 support related to SD-WAN environments (Meraki, Aruba, CATO).
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues including underlay/overlay, VPN tunnels (IPSec, GRE), and SD-WAN fabrics.
• Diagnose routing issues (BGP, OSPF, static routes) and application performance degradation.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents and drive permanent fixes.
• Monitor SD-WAN infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, and ThousandEyes.
• Analyze alerts, correlate events, and identify service-impacting issues proactively.
• Drive incidents to resolution within SLA timelines and provide timely status updates.
• Implement standard configuration changes including routing policies, QoS, and path selection.
• Execute approved changes through established change management processes.
• Collaborate with L3/architect teams for complex issues and deployments.
• Work with OEM vendors (Cisco TAC, VMware, Fortinet, etc.) and ISPs for critical issues.
• Analyze network performance metrics such as bandwidth utilization, latency, jitter, and packet loss.
• Recommend optimization techniques for network performance and failover strategies.
• Maintain documentation including incident logs, SOPs, runbooks, and Known Error Database (KEDB).
• Participate in incident trend analysis, SLA tracking, MTTR improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• 5–6 years of experience in Network Operations / NOC environment.

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.

• Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP

• VPN technologies: IPSec, DMVPN

• NAT, ACLs, and QoS

• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms (Meraki, Aruba, CATO).

• Experience in monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) and packet analysis (Wireshark).

• Proficiency in CLI troubleshooting (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5).

• Experience working with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow.

• Exposure to enterprise-scale multi-site WAN environments.

• Proven ability to work in a 24x7 support model.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex scenarios.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT or equivalent.

• Certifications preferred: CCNA / CCNP.

Zones Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package. While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own teams. We offer a competitive compensation package where our team members are rewarded based on their performance and recognized for the value they bring into our business. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including Medical Insurance Coverage, Group Term Life and Personal Accident Cover to handle the uncertainties of life, flexible leave policy to balance their work life.

At Zones, work is more than a job – it's an exciting career immersed in an inventive, collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.”