Network Operations Center Engineers

Certification or Licensing

No licensing is required for network operations center engineers. Certification credentials in networking, computer security, and related areas are available from professional associations and tech companies. You do not need to become certified to work as an engineer, but many employers favor candidates who are certified because it sends a message that the applicant has met the highest standards established by his or her industry. Additionally, those who are certified typically receive higher salaries and a better chance at promotion than those who are not certified. Here are some popular certification credentials for NOC engineers.

• certified network professional (Network Professional Association)
• Network+ and other credentials (CompTIA)
• Cisco certified network associate, Cisco certified design expert, and other credentials
• certified information systems security professional (ISC2)