New

NOC Engineer

Advantage Technical
$45.00-$50.00
paid holidays

Mar 18, 2026
NOC Engineer Location: onsite in Southwick, MA- Possibility of a swing shift to work until 8-9pm EST. Local Candidates only. Duration: contract to hire. No sponsorship available Rate: $45-50 an hour W2; 75-110K permanent (no Corp to Corp available for this opening) Description: We are seeking a skilled NOC Engineer to join our Managed Services team. This role focuses on monitoring, supporting, and optimizing our clients' network environments. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in firewalls and network switching, with additional experience in Active Directory considered a valuable plus. This position begins as a 60-day contract, with the goal of transitioning the right candidate into a permanent full-time role based on performance. Key Responsibilities Monitor and support customer environments within the Managed Services NOC. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls (various vendors) and switching infrastructure. Perform network diagnostics, incident response, and root-cause analysis. Support Active Directory environments (user management, group policies, authentication issues). Participate in shift coverage, including potential swing shift ending between 8-9 PM EST. Document technical processes, incident resolutions, and network changes. Collaborate with senior engineers and service managers to deliver exceptional client support. Required Qualifications 3-5+ years of experience in a network engineering or NOC engineer role. Strong proficiency in: Firewall administration (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall). Network switching (VLANs, trunking, STP, L2/L3 troubleshooting). Familiarity with Active Directory, including user/group management. Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues under time pressure. Strong communication and documentation skills. Willingness to work a swing shift as needed. Preferred Qualifications Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, or vendor-specific firewall certifications. Experience working in an MSP or NOC environment. Familiarity with monitoring tools and ticketing systems. #techjobs #LI-SK1 The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Us Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies. Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.