NOC Engineer

24/7 NOC Engineer

Location:

Belfast Onsite | Shift-Based Role Salary: up to £32k + 30% shift allowance - £41,600 The Opportunity Were supporting a leading technology and managed services organisation in the search for a 24/7 NOC Engineer to join their brand-new Technology Operations Command Centre in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing operations environment responsible for supporting mission-critical customer infrastructure across complex enterprise networks.

Youll play a key role in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network incidents while working alongside experienced engineering teams in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. This role would suit someone with prior Network Engineering or NOC experience who enjoys problem solving, thrives under pressure, and is looking to develop their career within a large-scale technology operations function. Working Pattern 24/7 shift-based environment 4 on / 4 off rotation Day shifts: 07:00 19:00 Night shifts: 19:00 07:00

Role Overview As part of the Technology Operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, stability, and performance of enterprise network environments through proactive monitoring and incident management. You will work across a broad range of technologies and customer environments, supporting critical infrastructure and helping minimise operational disruption through rapid fault diagnosis and resolution.

Key Responsibilities Proactively monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and telecoms environments Manage incidents and service requests through to resolution, ensuring accurate documentation and communication throughout Operate within agreed SLAs to deliver high levels of service and timely incident resolution Perform routine health checks, preventative maintenance, firmware updates, and minor configuration changes Produce clear technical documentation, incident reports, and shift handover notes Escalate complex issues to senior engineering teams or third-party suppliers where appropriate Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders during live incidents Skills & Experience Previous experience working within a NOC, Network Operations, or Network Engineering environment Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, LAN/WAN technologies, and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF Experience troubleshooting routing and switching technologies in enterprise environments Exposure to multi-vendor technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and AWS Familiarity with monitoring and ticketing platforms such as Solar Winds, PRTG, Service Now, or BMC Remedy Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, shift-based operational environment Qualifications CCNA or equivalent networking certification desirable CCNP, JNCIA, or related certifications advantageous Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance required Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Calm and methodical approach during high-severity incidents Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership of issues and resolutions Whats on Offer Extensive technical training and professional development opportunities Clear progression pathways within Network Engineering and Technology Operations Competitive annual leave allowance with options to purchase additional days Company pension scheme and flexible benefits package Supportive, collaborative working environment with long-term career opportunities If youre looking to build your career within a modern Technology Operations environment supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure, wed be keen to speak with you.

Benefits: up to £32k + 30% shift allowance - £41,600