NOC Manager

NOC Manager or Lead
Summary
The NOC Manager will ensure that systems and networks run smoothly, minimizing downtime and proactively addressing any issues or vulnerabilities. They will work closely with internal teams, clients, and vendors to resolve complex network problems and improve service delivery.
Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of NOC technicians and engineers, ensuring a high level of technical competency and customer service.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Manage shift schedules and on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 coverage of the NOC.
• Work closely with the Service Dispatcher to assign tickets to NOC Team members.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of client networks, systems, and applications using NOC tools and technologies.
• Ensure timely identification, escalation, and resolution of network incidents including outages, slowdowns, and hardware failures.
• Ensure all incidents are documented in the ticketing system and follow through on resolutions.
• Ensure that all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and exceeded for network uptime, issue resolution time, and customer support.
• Coordinate with other teams (e.g., Engineering, Support) to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Develop and implement NOC processes, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance, service quality, and incident resolution times.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance NOC tools, technologies, and methodologies to stay ahead of industry standards.
• Ensure that NOC Team members follow established operational guidelines for network monitoring, escalation, and remediation.
• Oversee network maintenance tasks including patch management, updates, and security configuration for client systems.
• Maintain detailed logs of all incidents, activities, and network status for reporting and future analysis.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams in a 24/7 service environment; strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Successful background in incident management, problem resolution, and escalation procedures.
• 5+ years of System Engineer experience with in-depth knowledge of System Engineering technologies including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Nutanix, Citrix, Intune, etc.
• Experience with monitoring tools including Zabbix, ControlUp, or similar.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

• Certifications in network security or Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

This is a Hybrid Direct Hire opportunity with our Overland Park, KS client. Excellent benefits package. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.