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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network/Security Operations Center Analyst - **Company:** Pantex, Inc. - **Location:** Amarillo, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, HP BladeSystems, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Server Administration, Security Information and Event Management, Unified Computing, Snort (Software), Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Hardware Infrastructure, Firepower, Cisco - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2c45dcaa191db4e7 ## About the Role * Strong ability to diagnose server or network alerts, events or issues * General understanding of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) Networking and Server infrastructure * Understanding of common information architecture frameworks * General understanding and/or experience with Information Security and Incident Response * Understanding of Disaster Recovery plans and related technologies * General understanding of common firewalls * Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and projects with minimal supervision * Good oral and written communication skills, and ability to address conflict with others constructively * Cross-team coordination and collaboration, * Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. * OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience., * Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related technical or engineering/science field * Prior helpdesk and/or field support experience * Prior NOC/SOC experience * Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) * Common Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems(IDS/IPS) (Snort, Cisco, Fortigate, Firepower) * Experience with Disaster Recovery plans and related technologies * Server hardware experience (e.g. Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System), and HP blade systems) * Server Administration experience with Linux and/or Windows * Prior Server / Network Administration experience * Experience working in a large, geographically distributed environments * Experience with SolarWinds, System Center Operations Manager, or other monitoring tools * Operational analysis and development skills, such as scripting, to deploy DevOps solutions * Knowledge of packet analysis and packet capture tools * Working knowledge of large network and server infrastructures ## Description Using a mixture of new graduates and seasoned professionals to form an amazing team, the Network Operations Center / Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) serves as the first line of defense against network disruptions and cybersecurity threats. We serve a critical function in the organization to identify, investigate and resolve issues while minimizing the business impact. We are looking for a positive attitude, esprit de corps, and skills to join our team. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, NOC/SOC Analysts must work in an office environment 100% of the time. This job is located at the Pantex plant near Amarillo, Texas. Job Specific Responsibilities: NOC/SOC Analysts are hard charging, analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems. We thrive in a high-pressure environment with shifting priorities. NOC/SOC Analysts are able to assess a situation, determine tactical steps forward, and can implement a strategic plan. We support multiple technical teams in a 24 x 7 x 365 operational environment with high uptime requirements. In addition to these general skills and personality traits. Preferred candidates will demonstrate most of the skills listed below. * Interact positively with peers, other departments, internal / external customers, and vendors to identify operational issues * Prolonged or irregular hours required - 12 hour rotating shifts (compensated by shift differential pay) * On-site requirement to support the network and cyber infrastructure * Collecting and reviewing performance reports for various systems, and reporting trends in performance to senior technical personnel to help them predict future issues or outages ## 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) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)