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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NOC Lead (Top Secret) - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Knowledge Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Nagios, Network Architecture, Routing, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Nx-os, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SolarWinds (Software), Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9017123/noc-lead-top-secret ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 10+ years of IT network operations/engineering, 4+ years of leadership experience * Enterprise network technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls). * Cisco Route and Switch configuration (IOS-XE,NX-OS) * Arista Switch Configuration (EOS) * Spine/Leaf Architecture * Familiar with WAN Circuits i.e. Metro Ethernet, Circuit Diversity * Windows and Linux server environments. * Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred. * Monitoring and management tools such as Riverbed NetIM, Syslog, Wireshark, Splunk, or Panorama/PAN-OS. * IT Service Management (ITSM) processes including Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management., Keywords: Network Operations Center (NOC), Network Operations Engineer, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, LAN/WAN Management, TCP/IP, Routing and Switching, Cisco Technologies, VLAN, lead, manager, W2, hiring, opentowork, onsite, Virginia, Federal, Top secret, government, windows, linux, ansible, terraform, firewalls, load balancer, F5, manage, lead, secret, ts/sci, top secret/sci, Juniper Networks, Network Performance Monitoring, Fault Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Service Delivery, IT Operations, Infrastructure Support, Network Security, Firewall Administration, VPN Management, DNS, DHCP, Load Balancing, Wireless Networking, SD-WAN, MPLS, Network Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Escalation Management, Systems Monitoring, Application Monitoring, Capacity Planning, Change Management, Configuration Management, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Operational Support, ITIL Framework, Network Automation, PowerShell, Python Scripting, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark, SNMP, Syslog, Performance Optimization, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, High Availability, Data Center Operations, Cloud Networking, Azure Networking, AWS Networking, Infrastructure Reliability, Technical Support, Vendor Management, Operational Readiness, Process Improvement, Cybersecurity Compliance, Documentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, 24x7 Operations, Service Restoration ## Description * Monitor and maintain the availability, performance, and health of enterprise networks, systems, applications, and infrastructure. * Oversee 24x7x365 operations, ensuring continuous service coverage and operational readiness across all shifts. * Lead incident response activities, coordinate service restoration efforts, and manage escalations to minimize business impact. * Ensure incidents, outages, and service requests are documented, tracked, and resolved in accordance with established SLAs and operational procedures. * Conduct root cause analyses and drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring incidents and improve service reliability. * Supervise, mentor, and develop NOC analysts and engineers, including workload management, performance coaching, and staff onboarding. * Coordinate change implementations, maintenance activities, and cross-functional technical support to ensure stable and reliable service delivery. * Serve as the primary operational liaison for customers, stakeholders, vendors, and support partners, providing timely communication on service impacts and resolution status. * Monitor operational risks, maintain situational awareness of ongoing incidents and outages, and ensure compliance with service level and contractual requirements. * Prepare and deliver operational reports, performance metrics, dashboards, and executive-level status updates. ## Related Videos - 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