Remote Network Operations Center

Remote Network Operations Center

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1751248711

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Remote Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician to monitor and maintain our IT infrastructure. The role involves identifying and resolving network issues, responding to system alerts, and ensuring high availability of critical services as part of a 24/7 NOC team. This position is ideal for professionals with strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor network performance and availability using NOC monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, PRTG, Datadog)
  • Respond to alerts, investigate incidents, and perform first-level troubleshooting of outages or degradation
  • Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2/3 engineers or vendors as needed
  • Document incidents, actions taken, and resolution steps in the ticketing system (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backups, patching, and system health checks
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, Systems) to resolve issues and implement improvements
  • Participate in 24/7 rotation shifts (if applicable), including weekends or nights
  • Follow SOPs and contribute to updating technical documentation and playbooks

Key Skills:

  • 1+ years experience in a NOC, IT Support, or Network Monitoring role
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPN)
  • Familiarity with firewalls, routers, switches, and remote access tools (SSH, RDP, TeamViewer)
  • Experience with monitoring and ticketing platforms
  • Basic Linux and Windows Server troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow defined procedures

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Remote Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician to monitor and maintain our IT infrastructure. As part of our 24/7 NOC team, you will be responsible for identifying and resolving network issues, responding to system alerts, and ensuring high availability of critical services.

This is a remote position ideal for professionals with strong technical troubleshooting skills, network knowledge, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor network performance and availability using NOC monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, PRTG, Datadog)

Respond to alerts, investigate incidents, and perform first-level troubleshooting of outages or degradation

Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2/3 engineers or vendors as needed

Document incidents, actions taken, and resolution steps in the ticketing system (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)

Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backups, patching, and system health checks

Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, Systems) to resolve issues and implement improvements

Participate in 24/7 rotation shifts (if applicable), including weekends or nights

Follow SOPs and contribute to updating technical documentation and playbooks

Required Qualifications:

1+ years experience in a NOC, IT Support, or Network Monitoring role

Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPN)

Familiarity with firewalls, routers, switches, and remote access tools (SSH, RDP, TeamViewer)

Experience with monitoring and ticketing platforms

Basic Linux and Windows Server troubleshooting skills

Strong communication and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and follow defined procedures