NOC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

Job Title: NOC Technician 

Work Location: Herndon, VA

Schedule: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a qualified NOC Technician to support our Network Operations Center and join the Visionary Solutions team! This position will perform various user problem analyses, monitor the network management systems, and ensure they provide professional solutions to customer requests and/or issues. 

• Resolve technical problems and answer queries by telephone or self-service ticket to support internal and external customer computer hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications systems.
• Maintain a high customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, timeliness, and professionalism while interfacing with users and senior personnel. 
• Monitor helpdesk channels, such as phones, email, and web chat, for maximum efficiency and connectivity and provide prompt guidance and support for our customers' issues. 
• Ability to maintain 24/7 network operations coverage; potential shifts include day, night, weekends, and holidays.  
• Effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and senior personnel to effectively diagnose problems, explain technical solutions to users, and provide step-by-step guidance to ensure satisfactory resolution. 
• Responsible for determining the severity and complexity of a reported issue and, if necessary, escalating it to the appropriate specialist for assistance. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of all customer requests, services provided, and status updates. 
• Document and escalate issues to support as necessary. 

Required Qualifications:

• An HS degree or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred.
• A year (1+) or more years of experience working with networking and operating systems, including computer software, hardware, and networking applications preferred, not required. 
• Basic understanding or knowledge of networking fundamentals, including OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. 
• Must be passionate about network engineering, technology and/or related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning. 
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize projects. 
• Excellent oral and written communication to express complex technical concepts effectively. 
• Experience using enterprise ticketing and monitoring tools such as Service Now and/or SolarWinds preferred, not required. 

Possible Shift Schedules: 

10-hour shifts 4-3-3-4 Same Shift 
Morning Shift: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Mid Shift: 2:00 pm – 12:00 am 
Night Shift: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am

Physical Requirements:

The work is performed in an office environment and is primarily sedentary in nature. The individual must remain stationary for prolonged periods and alternate between different stationary positions. The individual must also be able to move about the office at times. This position requires the ability to communicate frequently. This position may occasionally require the ability to ascend stairs, reach, stoop, kneel, lift light to medium objects, view and operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment, and withstand moderate noise and temperatures. 

This position requires shift work to maintain 24/7 operational needs. Individuals must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure access to mission-critical work and end-users at all times.  

Visionary Solutions EEO:

Visionary Solutions, LLC. is committed to utilizing technology to transform real-world problems into innovative solutions. By ensuring we provide the right resources at the right time, our purpose as a partner is to provide experience from idea to application, encompassing a wide range of complex systems and utilizing technical skills, hands-on experience, and critical thinking abilities to achieve our customer’s success. We are always searching for dedicated and passionate people to join our team.

Visionary Solutions is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) focused on creating a culture of trust, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are invited to apply to our openings and will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, gender identity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In doing so, we affirm our commitment to foster a workplace environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.