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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Center Engineer - **Company:** Acuative Corporation - **Location:** Strongsville, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $43,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Internetworking, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dec85c0d7ac946b7 ## About the Role * Expert Networking & Security: Mastery of complex enterprise environments, including MPLS, SD-WAN technologies, advanced BGP design, and expert-level security implementation and auditing. * Cloud Networking: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with networking in public cloud environments. * Automation & Orchestration: Proven ability to leverage automation tools and scripting to deploy, manage, and scale network infrastructure. * Vendor Management: Experience evaluating new network technologies and managing vendor relationships for technical feasibility and integration., * Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of expert-level experience in network engineering, architecture, or a similar senior technical consultant role. * Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Network Engineering, or a related field required (or equivalent work experience). * Certifications (Required): Must possess a current, expert-level certification such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Fortinet Certified Engineer (NSE 7), or Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP). * Certifications (Desired): Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or other equivalent expert vendor certification. ## Description The NOC Tier 3 is the Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the design, architecture, and deployment of complex, large-scale network solutions. This role provides the highest level of technical expertise, sets standards, performs advanced capacity planning, and is the final technical escalation point, driving innovation and defining the future state of Acuative's global infrastructure. Core Responsibilities: * Network Architecture & Design: Lead the high-level and low-level design of enterprise network solutions, including core routing, spine-and-leaf fabrics, and multi-vendor security architectures. * Strategic Planning: Conduct capacity planning, performance modeling, and define technology roadmaps to ensure the network can support future business growth and demands. * Advanced Security & Compliance: Serve as the SME for advanced security systems (e.g., SD-WAN, zero trust models, NAC), ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. * Complex Systems Integration: Lead the technical integration of new or merged systems, vendors, and cloud network connectivity (AWS/Azure) into the existing global infrastructure. * Mentorship & Standard Setting: Establish best practices and standards for Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers, conduct knowledge transfer sessions, and ensure consistent application of security and operational policies. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)