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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NOC Engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $59,150.0 - $106,925.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Network+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Windows Servers, Network Control, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Splunk, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/308797/noc-engineer-virginia-va-chantilly ## About the Role * Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a NOC, IT Help Desk, or network administration environment OR 5 years of experience in lieu of degree\n * Clearance: Must have a TS/SCI with active and current poly to be considered\n * Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals, such as, the OSI Reference model, routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies).\n * Hardware/OS: Familiarity with enterprise networking vendor equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and operating systems (Linux/Windows Server).\n * Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, calm under pressure during major outages, and strong written and verbal communication.\n * Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to support NOC schedule. NOC Team provides 12 hour per day - Monday through Friday - Individuals work 8-hour shifts.\n, * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).\n * Relevant entry-to-mid-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or equivalent.\n ## Description Leidos is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented \nNOC Engineer to join our Network Operations Center. You will serve as the first line of defense for network availability, performance, and stability. You will monitor systems, triage alerts, troubleshoot complex routing and hardware issues, and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to resolve incidents swiftly.\n, * Real-Time Monitoring: Watch over network performance, server health, bandwidth utilization, and core infrastructure via enterprise monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and Splunk.\n * Incident Response: Detect anomalies, analyze alerts, triage severity levels, and initiate immediate troubleshooting or escalation. Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and affected communities and communicate effectively with the O&M team.\n * Troubleshooting & Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity faults (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, servers).\n * Escalation Management: Document trouble tickets thoroughly and escalate unresolved, high-priority issues to Tier 2/3 engineering teams.\n * Maintenance & Patching: Perform scheduled network maintenance, software updates, and security patch deployment during designated maintenance windows.\n * Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate shift logs, update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and generate network.\n ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)