[Hiring] Junior NOC Engineer @True Zero Technologies

Role Description

The Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting network infrastructure to ensure reliable performance, availability, and operational continuity. This role supports day-to-day network operations through real-time monitoring, issue identification, troubleshooting, incident escalation, routine maintenance, and controlled implementation of network changes.

• Monitor network infrastructure in real time to ensure availability, performance, and operational stability.
• Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot network issues, outages, alerts, and performance degradations.
• Use network management and monitoring tools to detect problems, assess impact, and support timely resolution.
• Escalate incidents to appropriate engineering, infrastructure, security, or vendor support teams when required.
• Perform routine network maintenance tasks in accordance with established procedures.
• Support the implementation of approved network changes, ensuring changes are completed accurately and documented properly.
• Document incidents, changes, troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and follow-up actions clearly and accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive operational records to support reporting, trend analysis, and issue tracking.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders regarding network events, status, and resolution progress.
• Collaborate with IT staff and other operational teams to improve network performance, availability, and resilience.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies for network improvement and risk mitigation.
• Follow established operational procedures, escalation paths, and change management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Training or practical experience in network operations, network monitoring, and network troubleshooting.
• Fundamental understanding of network management tools and technologies, such as Cisco, Juniper, SolarWinds, or similar platforms.
• Ability to monitor network environments, interpret alerts, troubleshoot issues, and support timely incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to accurately document incidents, changes, troubleshooting actions, and resolutions.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or other relevant network certifications are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a NOC or similar operational environment is preferred.
• Requires an Interim DoD Secret or comparable clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month.
• Best in class medical coverage.
• 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero.
• Company wide new business incentive programs.
• Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.).
• 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually.
• 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs.
• Paternity/Maternity Leave.
• Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills.