Network Operations Technician Jobs

Network Operations Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, managed services, healthcare, and government, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in NOC operations, network monitoring, and incident response. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles293+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEOS IT Solutions
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type51% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Network Technician Field Operations
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Network Technician Field Operations
Uniti
Savannah, Georgia
Logistics & Inventory
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Network Operations Center (NOC)
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Network Operations Center (NOC)
Applied Network Solutions Inc.
Springfield, Virginia
Customer Service
IT Support
$100k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Enterprise Technology - Network Security Operations Analyst
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Enterprise Technology - Network Security Operations Analyst
NBH Bank
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Sr. System Administrator - Network Operations Center
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Sr. System Administrator - Network Operations Center
Quantum Sky
Alexandria, Virginia
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$130k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Network Operations Analyst
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Network Operations Analyst
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$6,492 - $9,458/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Network Operations Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • EOS IT Solutions12
  • Meta9
  • PacificSource Health Plans8
  • Booz Allen Hamilton6
  • Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Insurance

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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