How to hire a noc engineer

How to hire a noc engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step noc engineer 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 engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new noc engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a noc engineer do?

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your noc engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a noc engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect noc engineer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents noc engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of NOC Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   NOC Engineer	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$21-44
   Network Consultant	Network consultants are information technology (IT) professionals who are responsible for designing, setting up, and maintaining computer networks for an organization or at a client location. These consultants are required to meet with the manager of an organization and network engineers to discuss their networking requirements... Show more	$28-63
   Systems Integration Engineer	A systems integration engineer is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and performance of the control systems to support business operations and requirements. Systems integration engineers develop technical solutions from business initiatives that would maximize a team's productivity and increase target performance... Show more	$37-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Network Operations
   • Tcp Ip
   • Switches
   • TCP/IP
   • Linux
   • Technical Support
   • OSPF
   • Windows Server
   • BGP
   • VoIP
   • VMware
   • Lan Wan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Install patches and manage requested software and OS packages on company and customer-own collocated servers.
   • Configure and manage redundant and high availability network design using HSRP, VRRP and GLBP.
   • Operate and manage BSS/BTS and RF equipment's, AbisLink and update support status of microwave radio.
   • Manage the F5 BigIP GTM/LTM appliances to include writing iRules, SSL offload and everyday task of creating WIP and VIPs.
   • Develop comprehensive documentation for provisioning and support of manage products.
   • Manage core-network including all Cisco infrastructure elements including firewalls and perimeter routers.

   More noc engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the noc engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A noc engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a noc engineer in North Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level noc engineer. Additionally, a noc engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average noc engineer salary

   $64,721yearly

   $31.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level noc engineer salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average noc engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,658	$49
   2	Washington	$85,075	$41
   3	Oregon	$84,847	$41
   4	Arizona	$77,484	$37
   5	Maryland	$66,536	$32
   6	Texas	$62,606	$30
   7	New Hampshire	$62,298	$30
   8	New York	$61,901	$30
   9	Massachusetts	$60,641	$29
   10	Florida	$58,166	$28
   11	Illinois	$57,988	$28
   12	North Carolina	$57,772	$28
   13	District of Columbia	$57,384	$28
   14	Colorado	$57,345	$28
   15	Ohio	$57,119	$27
   16	Michigan	$57,052	$27
   17	Wisconsin	$54,304	$26
   18	South Carolina	$52,983	$25
   19	Georgia	$51,286	$25

   Average noc engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$126,388	$60.76	3
   2	Box	$101,013	$48.56	9
   3	StubHub	$100,961	$48.54
   4	LinkedIn	$99,210	$47.70	1
   5	Avid	$98,121	$47.17	17
   6	Comtech Telecommunications	$96,384	$46.34	3
   7	Medidata	$89,542	$43.05
   8	Splunk	$89,059	$42.82
   9	United Wholesale Mortgage	$80,140	$38.53
   10	Salesforce	$78,283	$37.64	45
   11	National Grid plc	$75,568	$36.33	7
   12	Hanu an Insight Company	$73,283	$35.23
   13	RealPage	$71,966	$34.60	1
   14	Oxford Solutions	$67,565	$32.48
   15	Kforce	$67,191	$32.30	30
   16	TEKsystems	$66,018	$31.74	84
   17	The Judge Group	$65,486	$31.48	1
   18	Xylem	$64,894	$31.20	4
   19	Entre Computer Services	$64,385	$30.95
   20	Infinity Consulting Solutions	$63,623	$30.59

4. Writing a noc engineer job description

   A noc engineer 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 engineer job description:

   Noc engineer job description example

   Do you want to work at the leading edge of technology in networks, custom software products, and virtualization? Do you have the desire and ability to continuously expand your knowledge?
   Then look no further!
   
   L2T, LLC is a fast-growing, high-tech company based out of Northern Virginia. We invest in the future, and we want to invest in you. We will take your technical passion and offer you growth opportunities through leadership, training, conferences, and mentorship that only comes from working with a group of passionate, like-minded individuals. Join our team and help us deliver the stable and secure communication solutions that allow our customers to succeed. We are currently seeking a NOC Engineer Tier 2 to join our team in Fort Bragg, NC . Applicants selected must be willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance; Therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required.
   
   All L2T employees are required to comply with the latest COVID-19 workplace safety guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Responsibilities Research security events using internal and open source tools. Respond to health and welfare alerts. Perform network, system, and security audits. Escalate incidents using established policies and procedures. Author and maintain support documentation. Learn and attend training on new, unfamiliar technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred. Excellent communication and written skills. Excellent time management skills. Professional understanding of Linux RHEL/CentOS. Positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Experience analyzing and investigating security alerts using open source tools. Basic understanding of network architecture and system performance bottlenecks. Basic knowledge of cyber security principles, tools, and devices. Familiar with Agile methodologies. Education Relevant college degree plus one year of experience, or three years of relevant experience Why you will stay here
   
   We offer a casual work environment, flexible working hours and a freshly renovated office building. In these challenging times, we provide the ability to work from home, with a company-provided laptop, or work from the office using a flexible work schedule.
   
   You will have the opportunity to work with highly technical individuals who are as passionate about technology as you are. You will work within a team that values each member, and believes strongly in peer-to-peer, on the job training, day in and day out.
   
   Our benefits 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Legal Resources Plan Gym Facilities Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off) 11 Federal Holidays Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company Free sodas and snacks Company sponsored weekly breakfast or lunch Holiday parties and networking events Participation in several charitable events
   
   We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find noc engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your noc engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit noc engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit noc engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with noc engineer 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 engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect noc engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new noc engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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