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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NOC Watch Analyst - **Company:** AnaVation, LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Os Ticket, Cisco - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2862291b-8789-4b11-b2b7-fc84e7815ea6/noc-watch-analyst-journeyman ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph prior to starting. * IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+. * CCNA certification. * 10+ years of relevant network operations/administration experience; a Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field may substitute for 5 years of experience. * Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper network devices. * Strong working knowledge of routing and networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, and 802.1x. * In-depth knowledge of KG-175 Series TACLANE configuration, fault isolation, and firmware upgrade procedures. * Working knowledge of Cisco ISE. * Ability to perform network troubleshooting, incident analysis, root cause analysis, ticket resolution, network configuration, and approved network changes with limited supervision., * Experience supporting enterprise-scale network operations across multiple geographically dispersed or remote locations. * Demonstrated experience independently performing network engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution in remote locations with minimal or intermittent support from other tiers or locations. * Experience supporting network technology upgrades, installations, technical refresh projects, and new/enhanced network implementations. * Experience conducting site surveys and engineering design data calls. * Experience developing Network Operations SOPs and technical resolution reports for critical network outages. * Experience performing detailed incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution across enterprise network environments. * Experience provisioning and troubleshooting network routers, switches, and cryptographic devices using administrative access. * Experience reviewing and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). ## Description Provide Tier 2 network operations support across enterprise locations, including network configuration, troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and root cause analysis for routers, switches, and cryptographic devices. 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