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

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for network operations center noc 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician, you need strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, troubleshooting skills, and typically an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with network monitoring tools (such as SolarWinds or Nagios), ticketing systems, and relevant certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA is highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure rapid issue detection, minimize network downtime, and support seamless operations for organizational IT infrastructure.

What is the difference between Network Operations Center Noc vs Network Technician?

AspectNetwork Operations Center NocNetwork Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work Environment24/7 monitoring center, shift workOn-site or field, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryTelecom, ISPs, data centersIT services, networking companies

While both roles involve networking skills and certifications, Network Operations Center Noc professionals focus on monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure in a centralized environment, often working in shifts. Network Technicians typically perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, often on-site or in the field. The Noc role emphasizes continuous monitoring, whereas Technicians focus on resolving specific issues.

What is a Network Operations Center (NOC)?

A Network Operations Center (NOC) is a centralized location where IT professionals monitor, manage, and maintain client networks and telecommunications infrastructure. NOCs are responsible for ensuring network availability, performance, and security by proactively identifying and resolving issues before they affect end-users. Staff in a NOC handle tasks such as network monitoring, troubleshooting, software updates, and responding to incidents or outages. Their goal is to ensure continuous and reliable network operations for organizations.

What are some typical challenges faced by Network Operations Center (NOC) engineers, and how are they addressed on the job?

NOC engineers frequently face challenges such as responding to unexpected network outages, managing high volumes of alerts, and ensuring rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime. These challenges are typically addressed through well-defined incident response protocols, ongoing training, and collaboration with other IT teams. Many NOCs use advanced monitoring tools and automation to streamline issue detection and resolution, and engineers often work in shifts to provide 24/7 coverage, ensuring the network remains operational around the clock.
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Infographic showing various Network Operations Center Noc job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,285 per year, or $57.3 per hour.
Supervisor, Network Operations Center (NOC)

Supervisor, Network Operations Center (NOC)

Ziply Fiber

Everett, WA

$73K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Network Operations Center (NOC) Technicians during assigned shifts to monitor network events and troubleshoot issues.

  • Act as a technical escalation point for NOC Technicians handling voice, commercial, and transport events.

  • Review trouble tickets to ensure proper documentation, updates, and timely resolution.


Ziply Fiber rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 79 rated telecommunications companies


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Base Salary: <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/a>$73,000 to $100,000 annually DOE<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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As our state\-of\-the\-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the Everett, WA office. This role is fully onsite and does not offer remote or hybrid work options.  Work hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. PDT.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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        \n The Supervisor, Network Operations Center (NOC) is responsible for leading the day\-to\-day monitoring and health of Ziply Fiber's infrastructure. The NOC Supervisor motivates a team environment with other network staff but also works on projects independently. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving uptime performance, growing the NOC team, and overseeing network events and maintenances. Additionally, the training role is expected to build a team of technically adept employees that can maintain and troubleshoot commercial circuits as well as network transport issues that arise. They will be supervising one group of NOC technicians that adhere to a 4 day \/ 10\-hour shift schedule.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Team Leadership & Shift Management<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Be a technical escalation point for a team of Network Operations Center (NOC) Technicians on shift that take voice, commercial, and transport events and contacts.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead one of the 4 day \/ 10\-hour weekly shifts that monitor network events, take commercial trouble calls, troubleshoot voice technology issues, and escalate to proper specialist teams within Ziply for large troubleshooting events.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure NOC shift assigned is fully staffed to meet company objectives.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Communicate affectively for shift handoff activities for both incoming and outgoing shift changes to adhere to a 4 day \/ 10\-hour shift schedule.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain documentation on the NOC Master Playbook as well as participate in policy and procedure discussions.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Review trouble tickets to ensure proper documentation, updates, and timely resolution.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure timely customer communication and follow\-up.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide technical aid to customers and internal business partners during an escalation.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Sending of customer notifications quickly to inform our customers about outages, problems, and scheduled maintenances that would affect their service.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide root cause analysis to the business and procedural recommendations to mitigate repetition of outage scenarios.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to teach technical concepts including network monitoring tools used by Ziply, basic troubleshooting procedures, and technologies across the entire NOC organization.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to produce training materials that will aide other NOC technicians with their ability to perform job functions.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to hold training sessions that teach and inform all members of the NOC staff and report on training programs as well as NOC employee completion.<\/span><\/span>
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        <\/span>        <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide process improvement recommendations to Manager, Network Operations Center (NOC).<\/span><\/span>
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        • High school diploma or GED.<\/span><\/span>
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        • Ability to meet and set short\-term and long\-term objectives for self and assigned team.<\/span><\/span>
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          • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.<\/span><\/span>
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              • Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience; leadership experience in telecom.<\/span><\/span>
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                  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.<\/span><\/span>
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                  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/span><\/span><\/i>
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                  Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.<\/span><\/span>
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                  At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self\-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self\-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.<\/span><\/span>
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                  Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non\-job\-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.<\/span><\/span><\/a>
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                  Ziply Fiber requires a pre\-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre\-employment drug screening.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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