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Network Operations Center Technician Jobs in Iowa

NV Energy

Network Operations Engineer 3

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Own and support day‑to‑day network operations across WAN, LAN, wireless, and data center environments, ensuring compliance with operational standards and service level expectations. * Serve as a ...

Meta

Network Operations Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA

$106K/yr

In this role, you will utilize your knowledge in hyperscale data center structured cabling, fiber ... Network Operations Engineer Responsibilities: * Incident Response: Collaborate with cross ...

Bertelsmann-Jobs

Data Center Technician

Cumming, IA · On-site

The Data Center Technician assumes a critical role in the installation and upkeep of cabling to guarantee seamless operations of hardware networks, including equipment and server/network rack ...

Bertelsmann-Jobs

Data Center Technician

Cumming, IA · On-site

The Data Center Technician assumes a critical role in the installation and upkeep of cabling to guarantee seamless operations of hardware networks, including equipment and server/network rack ...

Arvato

Data Center Technician

Cumming, IA · On-site

The Data Center Technician assumes a critical role in the installation and upkeep of cabling to guarantee seamless operations of hardware networks, including equipment and server/network rack ...

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How much do network operations center technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for network operations center technician in Iowa is $24.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $27.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Network Operations Center (NOC) technician do?

A Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician monitors and manages an organization’s network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Their responsibilities include identifying network issues, troubleshooting outages, performing routine maintenance, and escalating problems to higher-level engineers when necessary. NOC Technicians play a critical role in maintaining network uptime and reliability by proactively addressing potential disruptions and responding quickly to incidents.

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

To thrive as a Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician, you need a solid understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting methodologies, and IT fundamentals, often supported by an associate degree or relevant certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. Familiarity with network monitoring tools (such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG), ticketing systems, and remote access software is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help technicians quickly diagnose issues and coordinate with team members. These competencies are vital for ensuring network uptime, rapid problem resolution, and reliable IT service delivery.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Network Operations Center (NOC) technician during incident response?

NOC Technicians often face challenges such as quickly identifying the root cause of network issues, prioritizing multiple incidents simultaneously, and communicating effectively with other IT teams under pressure. The role requires balancing immediate troubleshooting with longer-term monitoring tasks to minimize downtime and maintain service levels. Successful NOC Technicians develop strong analytical skills and resilience, as well as the ability to follow established protocols while adapting to unexpected situations.

What is the difference between Network Operations Center Technician vs Network Support Specialist?

AspectNetwork Operations Center TechnicianNetwork Support Specialist
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work Environment24/7 NOC, monitoring networksHelp desk, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryTelecom, ISPs, large enterprisesIT service providers, corporate IT

While both roles involve network troubleshooting and monitoring, Network Operations Center Technicians focus on real-time network monitoring and incident response in a NOC environment. Network Support Specialists typically handle user issues, perform troubleshooting, and provide technical support. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and environment.

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Network Operations Center Technician jobs near you
Infographic showing various Network Operations Center Technician job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,359 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Network Operations Center Technician - 29872

Des Moines, IA • On-site

HII's Mission Technologies division
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$60K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Requisition Number: 29872 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $60,463.00 - $72,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is looking to hire a Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) in Des Moines, IA. This candidate will join a robust IT team that supports all Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, mission networks, site connections support activities, cyber security and other related functions.  

Key Job Responsibilities

The NOC Technician will be responsible for performing assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies systems and networks that deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy, evaluating incident response procedures and capabilities and monitoring, controlling, and isolating problems in a data communications network. One will also monitor all network activity, activate/deactivate network lines according to established schedules, perform first- and/or second-level problem determination (first level is help desk) and interface with users and/or network vendors. 

Other duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Configuration for all DMO events.
  • Initial account creation for all DTOC mission networks.
  • Monitoring the health of mission networks.
  • Monitoring status of circuits.
  • Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.
  • Assign, modify and delete passwords and user privileges.
  • Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases.
  • Provide first level of SIEM notification support.
  • ANG OTTI Tier 1 help desk support.
What you must have
  • 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
  • Experience providing help desk support.
  • Experience in basic Microsoft Windows system and user account administration.
  • Experience in basic network monitoring and identifying/mitigating potential network outages.
  • Must be able to become expert user of DIS Gateway Core and GUI, to provide expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites to the DTOC, and to the Event Control Center.
  • Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets with Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools.
  • Basic understanding of continuous monitoring methodologies and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and first phase analysis of security scans.
  • Basic understanding of DIS/HLA IP-based radio communication solutions, and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications.
  • Must have a CompTIA Security + Certification or IAT level II equivalent.
  • Must have a current or active DoD secret security clearance. 
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge or experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • DISA ACAS Training/Certified.
  • Knowledge of PC operations in Linux and Windows NT based operating systems
  • Experience with operating systems and relational database management systems such as SQL Server
  • Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the install and maintenance of hardware
  • Current Top Secret Clearance
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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