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# NOC Engineer Tier 3

- **Company:** Jfl Consulting, Llc
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Event Logging, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, NIPRNet, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, SC Clearance, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9056859/noc-engineer-tier-3

## About the Role

* 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
 * 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 or CCNP
 * 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 shift schedule, * Active Secret clearance preferred but not required
 * Experience with zero-trust network architecture
 * Experience with classified network environments (SIPRNet, NIPRNet)

## Description

* Provide Tier 3 escalation and resolution for the most complex network faults and outages
 * Manage and maintain network architecture documentation and topology diagrams
 * Lead the technical response for Priority 1 network events
 * Review and approve complex network changes prior to implementation
 * Drive root cause analysis for all Priority 1 and recurring network incidents
 * Identify network architecture improvements and present recommendations and briefings
 * Support the Tier 4 Network Architect on design projects and infrastructure upgrades
 * Mentor NOC Tier 2 and 1 analysts through complex troubleshooting scenarios
 * Serve on-call rotation for off-hours network issue escalations
 * Maintain firewall policy, routing policy, and network security configuration
 * Contribute to playbook improvements by recommending and drafting updates
 * Manage and own the NOC Event log for all events during the shifts
 * Participate briefings and training sessions


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