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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician III - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $48,100.0 - $86,950.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management Databases, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Network Topologies, Junos, Network Monitoring, Microsoft PowerPoint, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083267/network-operations-center-noc-technician-iii ## About the Role * Certification: Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent) by the start date. * Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. * Availability: Must be able to work in a 24/7 operational environment. * Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN maintenance, performance management. * Expertise: Advanced knowledge in at least four of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching. * Network Knowledge: Moderate understanding of network topologies, including both transport and IP. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a tech control facility or cyber transport operations. * Familiarity with circuit actions and vendor management. * Knowledge of IP architecture. * Experience in a Telco NOC or with inside or outside plant operations. * Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams. * Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management. * Additional certifications such as CCNA, CYSA+, CASP, CCNP, JNCIE-ENT, JNCIA-Junos, WCNA, CCIE, F5 Networks Certified Technical Specialist, ITILv4, CCA-N, CCA-V, and SolarWinds Certified Professional are desirable. Required Education and Experience: * High school and 2-4 years of experience. ## Description Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties: * Create, update, and manage incident tickets using ServiceNow/ ITSM. Independently triage the ticket queue, provide feedback, and guide tickets of concern. * Monitor network events and failures 24/7/365 using various tools. Proactively analyze alarms, correlate fault information, identify impacts, isolate root causes, and coordinate fault corrections. Develop and maintain a centralized error database. * Notify relevant contacts about network incidents. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and impacted communities, and communicate effectively with the O&M team, customers, and external leadership. * Support fault isolation and troubleshooting, including testing and diagnosing issues with network elements. Correct or replace faulty network components and coordinate with service providers as needed. * Restore networks and services to full operation, ensure compliance with SLAs, and document changes in the CMDB. Provide 24/7/365 support for outages and service degradation, including rerouting circuits and updating on outage resolutions. * Assist in training and monitoring Network controllers, and evaluate training programs, SOPs, and tools. Provide technical advice and insights for complex issues, and work on projects impacting future operations within O&M and the DISN. * Demonstrate extensive proficiency in DISN functions (e.g., routers, switches, crypto devices) and resolve multi-layer complex issues across multiple NOCs or domains. 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