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How much do network operations center lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for network operations center lead in the United States is $119,285.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Network Operations Center Lead do?

A Network Operations Center (NOC) Lead oversees the team responsible for monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting an organization’s network infrastructure. They coordinate incident response, maintain network performance, and ensure issues are resolved promptly to minimize downtime. The NOC Lead also develops procedures, trains staff, and communicates with other IT teams to ensure network reliability and security. Their role is crucial in maintaining uninterrupted network operations and supporting business continuity.

What are some common challenges faced by a Network Operations Center Lead, and how can they be addressed?

As a Network Operations Center Lead, one of the main challenges is managing incidents promptly while coordinating across multiple teams to minimize downtime. Balancing the need for quick resolution with thorough root cause analysis can be demanding, especially during high-pressure situations like outages. Effective communication, strong incident management processes, and regular team training are essential strategies for overcoming these challenges. Additionally, proactively monitoring network health and maintaining up-to-date documentation can help prevent issues and streamline responses when problems arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Network Operations Center Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Network Operations Center (NOC) Lead, you need advanced knowledge of networking concepts, troubleshooting, and incident management, typically supported by a degree in information technology or a related field and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. Expertise in network monitoring tools (like SolarWinds or Nagios), ticketing systems, and security protocols is essential. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding NOC Leads apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring network reliability, quickly resolving outages, and guiding teams through critical incidents.

What is the difference between Network Operations Center Lead vs Network Engineer?

AspectNetwork Operations Center LeadNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentMonitoring centers, 24/7 operations, team oversightDesign, implement, troubleshoot networks
Employer & Industry UsageTelecom, IT services, large enterprisesIT firms, service providers, corporate networks

The Network Operations Center Lead primarily oversees monitoring and managing network operations, ensuring system uptime and coordinating teams. In contrast, the Network Engineer focuses on designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, the Lead has a supervisory role, whereas the Engineer is more technical and hands-on.

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Infographic showing various Network Operations Center Lead job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,285 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Network Operations Center (NOC) Network Monitoring Lead

Oklahoma City, OK

GDIT
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$91K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Interface with the BIM team and customer to integrate network monitoring and management tools and establish dashboards.

  • Lead, support, and manage network performance monitoring activities to ensure network availability, security, and service levels.

  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and site teams to build, integrate, and enhance monitoring solutions.


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Automation, Emerging Technologies, Monitoring Solutions, Network Monitoring, Scripting

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Network Operations Center(NOC) Performance Monitoring Lead
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as our BIM Network Operations Center(NOC) Network Monitoring Lead and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Network Operations Center(NOC) Performance Monitoring Lead , the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the US Air Force and our BIM customers. You will play a crucial role in helping modernize these Air Force Bases infrastructure providing monitoring solutions to reduce network downtime and enhance the customer experience at each base.


Lead/Manage/Support You will be the lead Network Performance Monitoring SME to interface with our BIM team and the customer to integrate network monitoring and management tools and establish dashboards ensuring availability, security and other network services levels.


Collaborate with our BIM Engineering, Design and Site teams to build, integrate and enhance the BIM monitoring solution
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Performance Monitoring Specialist Principal must have:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

  • Network Enterprise operations background - you've been in the trenches and know what works
  • General Networking concepts (OSI Model/VPN/Topologies/Router functions...etc)
  • Scripting abilities for automation and efficiency improvements
  • Translate BIM KPIs/KQIs to customize ops center alerts and service level awareness
  • Experience configuring, maintaining, securing, and updating observability and network management tools and systems such as SolarWinds.
  • Experience with Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance (PCA) is highly Desired
  • Familiarity w/ underlying, Linux, virtualization and containerization technologies
  • Expertly use the GUI capabilities to create and customize dashboards and reports centered on our Service Level Agreements

Security Clearance Level: DoW Secret Level Clearance required

Required Certifications: DOW 8140 equivalent requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges. Requirements include possessing and maintaining Security Plus CE. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills applied to the development and presentation of technical materials appropriate to a broad spectrum of audiences.

  • Adept at interfacing with Government at senior leader levels and representing the interests of GDIT

Preferred Skills:HPE Service Orchestrator and HPE Intelligent Assurance solutions knowledge is a plus, ITIL V3/4 Foundation or higher

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (position may start remote and move onsite)

Security clearance level: Secret
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#BIM

The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA OK Oklahoma City

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US