Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
A network operations center (NOC) is a centralized location where a company’s network, databases, firewalls, and other information technology (IT) infrastructure is located. Network operations center technicians administer, monitor, repair, and maintain networks (e.g., routers, servers, switches) and other infrastructure to ensure that it’s functioning as designed and that systems are protected from cyberattacks. If they detect an issue, they assess the situation and respond accordingly so that normal service is maintained or re-established.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Director of Network Operations or College Professor
NOC Engineer
NOC Technician II–IV
NOC Technician I
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