Network Operations Center Technicians

Employment for NOC technicians should be good due to the increasing complexity and size of computer networks, as well as the emergence of the Internet of Things, which will connect even more devices to networks. The U.S. Department of Labor does not provide an employment outlook for NOC technicians, but it does report that job opportunities in the related field of network and computer systems administration are projected to increase by 4 percent from 2019 to 2029. This is about as fast as the average for all careers. NOC technicians with experience, advanced education, certification, and specialized training in artificial intelligence and computer security will have the best job prospects.