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Noc Monitoring Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

NOC Lead

Springfield, VA · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

NOC Lead Place of Performance: Springfield, VA Experience Level: Senior-Level (10+ years) About JFL ... Monitor alert queues and ensure Tier 1-3 analysts and engineers are triaging within SLA standards

NOC Lead

Springfield, VA · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

NOC Lead Place of Performance: Springfield, VA Experience Level: Senior-Level (10+ years) About JFL ... Monitor alert queues and ensure Tier 1-3 analysts and engineers are triaging within SLA standards

NOC Lead

Springfield, VA · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

NOC Lead Place of Performance: Springfield, VA Experience Level: Senior-Level (10+ years) About JFL ... Monitor alert queues and ensure Tier 1-3 analysts and engineers are triaging within SLA standards

You will monitor systems, triage alerts, troubleshoot complex routing and hardware issues, and ... NOC Team provides 12 hour per day - Monday through Friday - Individuals work 8-hour shifts.

NOC Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

You will monitor systems, triage alerts, troubleshoot complex routing and hardware issues, and ... NOC Team provides 12 hour per day - Monday through Friday - Individuals work 8-hour shifts.

NOC Technician - Sr

Mclean, VA · On-site

$139K - $161K/yr

Job Brief NOC, Network Administration RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first ... Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary ...

The NOC / SOC Technician (2nd Shift) provides continuous, after-hours monitoring and defense of DoD ... Continuous Monitoring: Watch over SIEM and network performance dashboards to detect security ...

The NOC / SOC Technician (2nd Shift) provides continuous, after-hours monitoring and defense of DoD ... Continuous Monitoring: Watch over SIEM and network performance dashboards to detect security ...

The NOC / SOC Technician (2nd Shift) provides continuous, after-hours monitoring and defense of DoD ... Continuous Monitoring: Watch over SIEM and network performance dashboards to detect security ...

Linux System Administrator

Herndon, VA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Configure and manage NOC monitoring dashboards, alerting, and coordinated response * Review and audit system logs daily * Interface with customers to resolve system issues and access requests

The NOC / SOC Technician (2nd Shift) provides continuous, after-hours monitoring and defense of DoD ... Continuous Monitoring: Watch over SIEM and network performance dashboards to detect security ...

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Noc Monitoring information

What is noc monitoring?

A NOC (Network Operations Center) Monitoring job involves overseeing network systems, servers, and IT infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and performance. NOC technicians monitor network traffic, detect potential issues, troubleshoot outages, and escalate problems when necessary. They use various monitoring tools to track system health and respond proactively to incidents. This role is essential for maintaining network reliability and minimizing downtime for businesses and service providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in noc monitoring?

To excel in NOC Monitoring, a strong understanding of network infrastructure, systems administration, and troubleshooting is essential, often supported by a degree in information technology or related certifications like CompTIA Network+ or CCNA. Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, or Splunk and ticketing systems is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities help professionals respond quickly to incidents and collaborate with technical teams. These competencies are vital for minimizing network downtime and ensuring smooth operations in high-availability environments.

What are the typical work hours and on-call expectations for noc monitoring?

NOC Monitoring roles frequently operate in 24/7 environments, which may require working in shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays to ensure constant network oversight. On-call responsibilities are common, meaning you may be expected to respond to urgent issues outside of your scheduled hours. Teams are often structured to provide overlapping coverage, and collaboration is crucial during incident response or critical outages. Understanding these expectations can help you assess whether the role aligns with your lifestyle and work preferences before applying.

Infographic showing various Noc Monitoring job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

$170K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: NOC Lead
Place of Performance: Springfield, VA
Experience Level: Senior-Level (10+ years)
About JFL Consulting:
With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community's most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.
Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer's unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com
What We Offer:
  • Salary: $170k- $220k
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
  • Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution
  • Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays)
  • We support your growth through certification reimbursement, dedicated professional development funding, and company-provided access to online learning platforms

Job Overview:
We're looking for a NOC Lead who is the senior authority for the NOC shifts. This role is responsible for directing the shift teams, managing alert queues, making escalation decisions, and ensuring all open incidents are properly tracked and handed off.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide Tier 4 escalation and resolution for the most complex network faults and outages
  • Direct the daily operations of the shift team across the NOC
  • Monitor alert queues and ensure Tier 1-3 analysts and engineers are triaging within SLA standards
  • Manage escalation decisions such as activating Tier 3/IR, on-call engineers, and management chain as appropriate
  • Manage the shift handoff process, ensuring a turnover briefing is produced and delivered at each handoff window
  • Mentor, manage and train the NOC staff
  • Develop, modify, and ensure all playbooks are being followed correctly and appropriately updated
  • Maintain situational awareness across all incoming alerts, calls, network monitoring, and active triage.
  • Coordinate with SOC staff on network issues that may have a security component
  • Review and verify all shift logs and all required reporting

Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of NOC or engineering experience
  • At least 3+ years in a senior or lead engineering role
  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. In lieu of degree, four additional years of experience in a NOC, SOC, IT security, or network engineering role
  • One of the following certifications, equivalent or better: CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP (with a strong network engineering background)
  • Expert-level proficiency in enterprise routing, switching, and security
  • Experience with large-scale network architecture and design
  • Experience with SD-WAN platforms
  • Experience with network automation such as Ansible, Python, or equivalent
  • Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating schedule
  • Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring junior analysts and engineers
  • Ability to remain calm and direct operations during high-pressure incidents

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance preferred but not required
  • Experience with zero-trust network architecture
  • Experience with classified network environments (SIPRNet, NIPRNet)

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Description
$170k- $220k