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ECS

NOC Manager (SME)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Position Summary ECS is seeking a NOC Manager (SME) to provide executive leadership and enterprise accountability for Network Operations Center (NOC) operations supporting ARNG enterprise ...

Peraton

NOC Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative NOC Manager to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Key Responsibilities * Direct 24/7/365 NOC ...

Bluebird Network

Manager, NOC 1st Shift

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a NOC Manager to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives ...

Sidram Technologies

NOC Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

NOC Manager Location : The candidate should be in Denver or Dallas (Denver more preferred) No. of positions : 1 Relevant work Experience: 10+ Years Focused Skills: ORAN, 5G Core, Transport (IP/MPLS ...

Peraton

NOC Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative NOC Manager to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Key Responsibilities * Direct 24/7/365 NOC ...

Peraton

NOC Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative NOC Manager to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Key Responsibilities * Direct 24/7/365 NOC ...

AST SpaceMobile

NOC Manager

Lanham, MD · On-site

Position Overview The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daytoday NOC and Service Assurance operations across satellite, RAN, core, gateway, and transport domains. This role ensures SLA ...

AST SpaceMobile

NOC Manager

Lanham, MD · On-site

$85.10K - $114.10K/yr

Position Overview The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day NOC and Service Assurance operations across satellite, RAN, core, gateway, and transport domains. This role ensures ...

ECS

NOC Manager - SME

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Everforth ECS is seeking a NOC Manager - SME to work in Fairfax, Virginia. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities * Lead the Network Operations Center (NOC ...

Bluebird Network

Manager, NOC 2nd Shift

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a NOC Manager to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives ...

Bluebird Network

Manager, NOC 1st Shift

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a NOC Manager to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives ...

AST SpaceMobile

NOC Manager

Lanham, MD

$85.10K - $114.10K/yr

Position Overview The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day NOC and Service Assurance operations across satellite, RAN, core, gateway, and transport domains. This role ...

Axon

NOC Manager, Axon 911

New York, NY · On-site

The NOC Manager reports to the Director of Customer Support and needs to have understanding of technical knowledge as well as a strategic mindset to enhance overall operational efficiency and deliver ...

ECS

NOC Manager (SME)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$87K - $116.70K/yr

They are seeking a NOC Manager (SME) to provide executive leadership and accountability for Network Operations Center operations, ensuring sustained network availability and mission continuity.

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A NOC Manager must possess strong knowledge in network operations, incident management, and IT infrastructure, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with network monitoring tools (like SolarWinds or Nagios), ticketing systems, and certifications such as CCNA or ITIL are often required. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help a NOC Manager effectively coordinate teams and resolve issues. These competencies are vital to ensure network reliability, manage critical incidents swiftly, and maintain seamless business operations.

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NOC Manager (SME)

NOC Manager (SME)

ECS

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a NOC Manager (SME) to work in Fairfax, Virginia. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Summary
ECS is seeking a NOC Manager (SME) to provide executive leadership and enterprise accountability for Network Operations Center (NOC) operations supporting ARNG enterprise infrastructure and DoDIN connectivity on the ENOCS program. This role is responsible for establishing operational governance, 24/7monitoring strategy, escalation authorities, and incident response frameworks to ensure sustained network availability and mission continuity.
This role operates within Team ECS's integrated enterprise operations structure, which organizes Task 4 operations into three divisions: Network Operations, DoDIN Services, and Enterprise Operations Support. The NOC Manager leads the Network Operations division, directly overseeing four shift teams operating on a 2-2, 3-2, 2-3rotating shift schedule to provide 24/7/365Tier 2 support across the ARNG enterprise. The NOC manages approximately 1,200 IP trunk outages annually, ensuring uninterrupted warfighter connectivity through proactive monitoring, incident management, and resolution. The NOC Manager directs enterprise outage management, major incident coordination, and cross-functional integration with cybersecurity, engineering, and service management teams while advising Government leadership on network operational risk, capacity planning, resiliency strategy, and modernization impacts.
Due to the24x7x365 nature of NOC operations and the mission-critical requirements of this role, the selected candidate must be available for shift work, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as mission requirements dictate.
Responsibilities
  • Provide executive leadership and enterprise accountability for Network Operations Center (NOC) operations supporting ARNG enterprise infrastructure and DoDIN connectivity across classified and unclassified networks
  • Establish operational governance, 24/7/365 monitoring strategy, escalation authorities, and incident response frameworks to ensure sustained network availability and mission continuity
  • Direct and manage four NOC shift teams operating on a 2-2, 3-2, 2-3 rotating shift schedule, ensuring continuous Tier 2 support coverage and operational readiness
  • Direct enterprise outage management, major incident coordination, and cross-functional integration with cybersecurity, engineering, and service management teams
  • Define service performance standards, availability targets, and reporting metrics for NOC operations; track and report against SLA and mission readiness requirements
  • Oversee quality assurance of ticketing and response workflows, ensuring auditability, trend reporting, and continuous improvement of incident management processes
  • Ensure compliance with DoDIN operational directives, configuration control requirements, and cybersecurity policy across all NOC operations
  • Manage resolution of approximately 1,200 IP trunk outages annually, leveraging proactive monitoring tools and automated incident detection to improve response time and mean time to restoration
  • Coordinate SIEM-triggered outage detection, knowledge management, and first-call resolution enablement to improve NOC operational efficiency
  • Oversee enterprise network monitoring using tools such as Solarwinds, Elastic, ACAS, and AESMP CMDB to maintain real-time situational awareness of network health across the ARNG enterprise
  • Coordinate with the COOP Planner and Coordination Lead to ensure NOC operations support continuity of operations planning, disaster recovery posture, and COOP site maintenance
  • Participate in ARNG G6FUOPS meetings to account for force structure and IT initiatives affecting network operations
  • Advise Government leadership on network operational risk, capacity planning, resiliency strategy, and modernization impacts to maintain secure, resilient, and mission-ready connectivity

Required Qualifications
  • Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility required
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience: Minimum of 12 or more years of progressive experience leading enterprise Network Operations Center (NOC) functions within DoD or Federal environments, including executive accountability for 24/7/365 monitoring operations, outage management, major incident coordination, and operational governance across DoDIN-connected networks
  • Demonstrated experience establishing escalation frameworks, service performance standards, availability targets, and reporting metrics for enterprise NOC operations
  • Proven experience directing cross-functional integration with cybersecurity, engineering, and service management teams to ensure coordinated incident response and enterprise service delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with DoDIN operational directives, configuration control requirements, and cybersecurity policies across network operations
  • Proven experience advising senior Government leadership on operational risk, capacity planning, resiliency strategy, and network modernization impacts affecting mission-critical enterprise connectivity
  • DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 411 - Technical Support Specialist at the Advanced proficiency level
  • Certifications (one or more required): SecurityX / CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, FITSP-O, GICSP, or SSCP - or an approved accredited degree (Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering from a regionally or nationally recognized accrediting agency)

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