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InterImage

Tier 3 Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities: • Provide Tier 3 support to the Network Operations Center (NOC) • Supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), customer networks and other data ...

ActioNet

Network Operations Engineer Tier 3 SR

Vienna, VA

$104.40K - $143K/yr

Support Engineer supporting large, complex networks in a Network Operations Center environment; Specific Skills: Experience with DoD IT security requirements; proficient with MS Office Suite (Word ...

ActioNet

Network Operations Engineer Tier 3 SR

Vienna, VA

$104.40K - $143K/yr

Support Engineer supporting large, complex networks in a Network Operations Center environment; Specific Skills: Experience with DoD IT security requirements; proficient with MS Office Suite (Word ...

ActioNet

Network Operations Engineer Tier 3 SR

Vienna, VA

$104.40K - $143K/yr

Support Engineer supporting large, complex networks in a Network Operations Center environment; Specific Skills: Experience with DoD IT security requirements; proficient with MS Office Suite (Word ...

Tnsi

Senior Network Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

Provide third-level support to TNS' Network Operations Center staff, and Implementations teams * Develop and document detailed lab test plans and reports, document procedures and new configurations ...

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How much do network operations center jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for network operations center in Reston, VA is $124,099.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,800.00 and $167,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Network Operations Center job?

A Network Operations Center (NOC) job involves monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting an organization's network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. NOC technicians use specialized tools to detect and resolve network issues, such as outages, slowdowns, or cyber threats, before they impact users. They also perform routine maintenance, update software, and escalate complex issues to relevant teams. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of networking protocols and systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Network Operations Center position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Network Operations Center (NOC) role, you need solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, troubleshooting skills, and often an associate degree or higher in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or Splunk, as well as certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure efficient network monitoring, rapid incident response, and minimal disruption to business operations.

What does a typical shift look like for someone working in a Network Operations Center?

A typical shift in a Network Operations Center involves monitoring network performance dashboards, responding to alerts, escalating issues to appropriate teams, and documenting incidents or outages. NOC roles often operate in a 24/7 environment, so you may work day, night, or weekend shifts depending on the organization's needs. Team members collaborate closely to ensure constant coverage and swift problem resolution, and frequent communication with engineers and support teams is essential. In addition, you may participate in routine maintenance or troubleshooting, ensuring the stability and reliability of critical infrastructure. Over time, strong performers can progress to senior NOC analyst, network engineer, or supervisory roles.
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Enterprise Operations Center Technician

Enterprise Operations Center Technician

Enterprise Technology Services (Etek)

Leesburg, VA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Salary:

ETEK is searching for a part-time Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) Technician to join our Infrastructure support team. The EOC provides 24X7X365 monitoring and alerts for infrastructure operations and services. They monitor the current state of the production environment and identify unscheduled interruptions to systems and services when they occur. The EOC oversees root cause analysis of problems and service interruptions across the organization, chairs and facilitates service and system restoration efforts and communications working closely with Network Operations, Data Center Services, Solution Delivery, Information Security & Privacy, and other stakeholders.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide onsite coverage for monitoring enterprise systems supporting services 24X7X365,
    • One opening for : 12pm to 12:30am, Saturday and Sunday
  • Facilitate technical meetings, take detailed notes and write after action/postmortem reports.
  • Communicate, coordinate and facilitate ad hoc conference calls among service and system SME to resolve service interruption affecting production services.
  • Review and respond to events reported by customers or monitoring tools.
  • Follow and develop SOPs.
  • Manage and maintain SolarWinds System.
  • Complete assigned tasks and small projects with little or no supervision.
  • Manage and maintain SolarWinds monitoring and alerts.
  • Resolve all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.
  • Escalate problems to management as necessary. Develop and recommend techniques to address problem situations.
  • Meet with customers to identify requirements and appropriate levels of service.


Skills Required:

  • A Bachelors degree in IT + 5 years of IT experience or 13 years of IT experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to summarize and communicate technical issues succinctly.
  • Strong writing skills and ability to develop and follow processes and SOPs.
  • General network knowledge of Firewalls, switches and servers. Such as Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Active Directory, Cisco Switches, Checkpoint Firewalls, WAN/LAN, Amazon and Azure Cloud Services, etc.
  • SolarWinds tools use experience with the following modules: WPM, APM, SAM, EOC, NPM.


Skills Preferred:

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field.
  • Experience working with a large organization (>35,000 customers).
  • Experience collaborating with peer and client teams.
  • Experience working remotely and onsite.
  • Experience working irregular shifts.
  • Experience using a Helpdesk system ServiceNow is a plus
  • Security+ and or Network+ certifications