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With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About the Role:
Uniti’s team of Network Technicians are vital team members who represent our field operations that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of Network Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Through providing technical expertise and customer support, our Network Technicians create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.
**This is an onsite position and the candidate will need to be located in Savannah, GA or surrounding area.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems including voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment.
- Complete post installation tests for call processing functionality and AMA testing.
- Coordinate central office/Network equipment, card/SFP insertions, translations, fiber cross-connects and inside wiring activities.
- Perform OTDR tests and understand results.
- Fixed Wireless Installation & Maintenance.
- Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle.
- Work in both inside and outside environments.
- Provide Stand-by and On Call coverage.
- Maintain central office and remotes including routine and preventative maintenance items.
- Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.
- You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager.
- Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 2-3 years technical/telephony experience; or 4+ years of directly related telephony experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related telephony experience.
- Ability to understand CLR/DLR and Engineering job packs.
- Ability to perform OTDR tests and understand results.
- Basic technology and math skills - Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Ability to distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable.
- Ability to use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275lbs.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, capable of working aloft.
- Ability to successfully complete required safety training.
- Ability to work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Ability to respond to after hour callouts.
- Ability to complete battery and generator testing.
- Knowledge in the following areas:
- DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
- EWSD Translations
- Fiber training
- Previous CO training
- Tellabs (AFC) DLC
- Zhone AccessNode DLC
- Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
- Calix E7
- OfficeSuite
- Lucent DSLAM
- Hatteras HN4000
- Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
- Adtran TA3000 / TA5000
- Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM
- Adtran 2820 multiplexer
- Adtran 5000
- Juniper M10/M170
- Alcatel DML 3 X 50 Rockwell
- Alcatel 7470
- Fujitsu 2400 TRIB
- Fujitsu 150
- WideBank DCS
- Turin
- T-COM
- T-Bird
- Acterna 2310
- Viavi 6000 GigE test set
- Viavi 580 ONX test set
- Viavi Smart OTDR
- Midtronics Battery test set
Even Better:
- Certifications or training directly related to the position
- Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience
Physical Tasks– Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
Driving- Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%
Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: 34 – 66%
Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van
Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License
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Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Our Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network operations technician jobs.
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a network operations or NOC environment
- Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG
- CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA certification, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing and switching protocols
- Ability to work rotating or overnight shifts and respond to on-call incidents
- Familiarity with ticketing systems and incident management processes such as ITIL workflows
Tips for Your Network Operations Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume for NOC roles
List every network monitoring platform you've used by name, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG, and pair each with a concrete outcome like reduced mean time to resolution. Generic phrases like 'monitored network performance' won't stand out in a stack of NOC resumes.
Certify before you apply strategically
CompTIA Network+ is the floor for most entry-level postings, but Cisco CCNA or CCNP moves you past automated screening filters for mid-level and senior roles. Check which certification appears most in the postings you're targeting before spending time on a new exam.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network operations technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by shift requirements
Many NOC roles require rotating shifts, overnight coverage, or on-call schedules that aren't flagged in the headline. Read the full job description for schedule language before applying so you're not surprised at the offer stage.
Prepare for scenario-based technical screens
Interviewers for NOC positions frequently describe a live outage or degraded-performance scenario and ask how you'd triage it. Practice walking through OSI-layer troubleshooting out loud, naming the specific commands and tools you'd run at each step.
Negotiate on-call compensation separately
Base salary rarely reflects on-call burden in NOC roles. When you receive an offer, ask explicitly whether on-call hours are paid, compensated as overtime, or rolled into a flat stipend, and get the answer in writing before you accept.
Network Operations Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network operations technicians?
The most active employers for network operations technicians right now are EOS IT Solutions, Meta, and PacificSource Health Plans, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and large healthcare systems tend to maintain the deepest ongoing demand for this role.
How many network operations technician jobs are remote?
About 49% of network operations technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common for Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalation positions than for entry-level NOC seats that require on-site access to physical hardware, lab environments, or sensitive infrastructure.
How do you become a network operations technician?
Start by completing an associate degree or technical program in networking, IT, or a related field, then earn CompTIA Network+ to demonstrate baseline knowledge to employers. Build hands-on experience through home labs, internships, or help desk roles where you can practice troubleshooting. From there, move into an entry-level NOC position and pursue Cisco CCNA to qualify for mid-level openings.
How do you get hired as a network operations technician with little experience?
Many employers will consider candidates without direct NOC experience if you hold a current CompTIA Network+ certification and can demonstrate practical troubleshooting ability. Building a home lab and documenting what you've configured and resolved gives you concrete talking points. Entry-level help desk or IT support roles are also a recognized stepping stone into a first NOC position.
What does the network operations technician interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen to confirm your availability and shift flexibility, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a troubleshooting scenario or answer protocol-level questions. Some organizations add a practical lab exercise or simulation. Final-stage interviews typically involve a team lead or NOC manager reviewing your incident-handling approach and communication style under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to network operations technician jobs?
You can find and apply to network operations technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, shift preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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