How to hire a noc analyst

How to hire a noc analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step noc analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a noc analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new noc analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a noc analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a noc analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a noc analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of noc analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of NOC Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   NOC Analyst	Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.	$19-34
   Technical Support Engineer	A technical support engineer is responsible for responding to customer issues, providing immediate resolutions to their system issues through remote assistance. Technical support engineers must have strong knowledge of software and hardware applications to diagnose system defects and process troubleshooting... Show more	$29-57
   Network Support Technician	A network support technician specializes in optimizing a company's information technology (IT) networks for a smooth and efficient workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around addressing issues and concerns, troubleshooting, installing systems, executing upgrades, conducting diagnostic tests, and performing corrective measures as needed... Show more	$18-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Servers
   • Network Operations
   • Troubleshoot
   • Windows
   • Lan Wan
   • Cisco Ios
   • Technical Support
   • Switches
   • SolarWinds
   • Linux
   • Routers
   • Trouble Tickets
   • Tcp Ip
   • Incident Management

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage wireless controllers, mass bulk moves and capacity management in a Unix environment.
   • Accomplish professional recruit to troubleshoot T1 / T3 / DS3 connectivity issues, internally and for customers.
   • Plan, configure and install new desktop computers, achieving standardization for workstations.
   • Assist field TSG with troubleshooting, replacing/configuring, cables, switches, routers, and access point.
   • Apply mathematical modeling and network analysis methodologies in logging into routers and switches.
   • Make MX record changes for customer DNS settings.

   More noc analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your noc analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A noc analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, noc analysts' average salary in new hampshire is 30% less than in idaho.
   • Seniority. Entry-level noc analysts 43% less than senior-level noc analysts.
   • Certifications. A noc analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a noc analyst's salary.

   Average noc analyst salary

   $54,953yearly

   $26.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level noc analyst salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average noc analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$60,619	$29
   2	Washington	$59,272	$29
   3	Georgia	$58,778	$28
   4	California	$58,177	$28
   5	New Jersey	$57,479	$28
   6	Michigan	$56,718	$27
   7	Texas	$55,915	$27
   8	Colorado	$51,633	$25
   9	Illinois	$51,595	$25
   10	Florida	$48,478	$23

   Average noc analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Motorola Solutions	$71,023	$34.15	11
   2	Five9	$67,598	$32.50
   3	Finastra	$59,741	$28.72	3
   4	Vectorusa	$53,930	$25.93
   5	Single Digits	$53,318	$25.63
   6	Verizon Services Corp.	$53,227	$25.59
   7	WarnerMedia	$53,025	$25.49
   8	Randstad North America, Inc.	$52,716	$25.34	6
   9	RingCentral	$52,457	$25.22
   10	Nuspire	$52,147	$25.07
   11	Viasat	$51,204	$24.62
   12	Crown Castle International	$50,749	$24.40	3
   13	SiriusXM	$50,564	$24.31
   14	Robert Half	$50,173	$24.12	141
   15	Sentinel Technologies	$48,103	$23.13	3
   16	Sentinel	$46,164	$22.19

4. Writing a noc analyst job description

   A noc analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a noc analyst job description:

   Noc analyst job description example

   About Nuspire:
   Nuspire is a leading managed security services provider (MSSP) founded over 20 years ago to revolutionize the cybersecurity experience by taking an optimistic and people-first approach. Our deep bench of cybersecurity experts uses world-class threat intelligence as part of a Fusion Center to detect, respond, and remediate advanced cyber threats.
   

   The Impact You Will Make:

   The Operations Analyst II position on our Perimeter Security Services team is responsible for the support of client configuration requests, break/fix troubleshooting and change management of Nuspire Managed Security Services. This role is part of a 24/7/365 team dedicated to supporting Nuspire’s clients and ensuring these services are up and in a healthy state.

   The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience with firewall configuration and troubleshooting, network architecture and design, and a strong understanding of networking concepts.

   In This Role You Will:

   • Remediate network connectivity and device issues for clients
   • Troubleshoot client network device issues related to in-scope managed services
   • Conduct investigations into issues and escalate to engineering team necessary or required
   • Work with vendors on the resolution of support tickets
   • Work on projects as assigned by management
   • Perform upgrades and patch management on network devices as required
   • Enhance and mature existing processes and playbooks
   • Mentor junior analysts on the team

   Competencies You Bring:

   • This position requires at least 3 years of hands-on technical networking experience
   • Advanced experience and knowledge with next-generation firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortigate, Cisco, etc)
   • Advanced knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching)
   • Advanced knowledge of network defenses such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxies
   • Advanced experience with scripting
   • Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting routing and switching issues
   • Strong time management skills
   • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   • Strong critical thinker
   • Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, Information Security Assurance, or equivalent experience

   Bonus Points If You Have:

   • Ability to review packets with tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump
   • Advanced understanding of the TCP/IP packet framework
   • Experience with Linux operating systems
   • Experience in configuring software defined networks
   • Ability to explain technical details to non-technical audiences
   • GIAC, GCIH, GMON, OSCP, CEH, CEPT
   • CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
   • CISSP

   Company Perks & Benefits:

   • Opportunity to earn great experience and growth with a global leader in Cyber & Network Security
   • Full benefits including but not limited to: Blue Cross Medical HMO and PPO Options, Mutual of Omaha Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life Insurance, & 401k
   • 100% Employer Paid Telehealth for Employees & their families
   • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
   • 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   • Monthly PTO accrual from your first day of employment, along with many opportunities to earn additional PTO through monthly employee recognition awards and participation in ‘Nuspire Good Time’ Events.
   • ‘Nuspire Good Time’ events 2x per month to build team cohesion & collaboration.
   • Employee training and professional development programs available through Learning Management System (LMS), with full access to LinkedIn Learning and ITProTV
   • Certification Reimbursement Program
   • Nuspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer

   Nuspire Employee Culture:

   Join for the excitement; Stay for the people.

   At the core of Nuspire's business model is its emphasis on the human component. Our continued growth over 20 consecutive years allows employees to have constant opportunities to expand their role and responsibilities within the organization. The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and our talented team thrives on solving our clients’ complex cybersecurity challenges. This ideal is not only reflected in how Nuspire delivers services to its customers but also in how it treats its employees.

   People who excel at Nuspire are motivated self-starters with a passion for delivering excellence with every client interaction. The culture is focused on building team cohesion and employee career growth through a blending of traditional programs and unique outside of the box experiences. We have a strong, diverse team of remarkable, curious, and experienced professionals—who also know how to have a little fun. If you’re looking for a career in an environment that thrives on change and is anything but ordinary, we want to hear from you. Our award-winning culture enables our employees to perform at their best.

   Collaborate with an amazing team that tackles challenges together!

   To find out more, please visit www.nuspire.com.

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5. Post your job

   To find noc analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any noc analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level noc analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your noc analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality noc analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit noc analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with noc analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new noc analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the noc analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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