Department: Network Operations Centre (NOC) | Reporting To: Head of Network | Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Position Summary
The NOC Manager is responsible for leading and supervising the Network Operations Centre to ensure round-the-clock monitoring, incident management, SLA compliance,
and service assurance for all customers. This role oversees operational performance, escalations, team development, and coordination with internal technical divisions
to ensure optimal network availability and reliability.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Operational Management
• Oversee daily 24/7 NOC operations to ensure efficient monitoring and timely incident response.
• Ensure all network incidents, alarms, and service faults are escalated and resolved within agreed SLAs.
• Review and validate RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports, incident logs, and performance reports.
• Maintain compliance with internal SOPs, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of network events, procedures, and system configurations.
B. Team Leadership & People Management
• Lead, guide, and mentor NOC engineers and shift teams.
• Plan roster, shift scheduling, and ensure adequate manpower coverage for 24/7 operations.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and technical competency assessments.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service delivery.
C. Coordination & Escalation Management
• Act as the main escalation point for major incidents and high-impact outages.
• Coordinate closely with Field Operations, Engineering, IT, and System Integrators for issue resolution.
• Communicate service updates and incident notifications to internal stakeholders and enterprise customers.
• Participate in service review meetings, audits, and customer SLA reporting sessions.
D. Tools & System Administration
• Oversee effective utilization of NMS tools such as PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana, SolarWinds, etc.
• Ensure monitoring dashboards, alerts, and reporting tools are continuously optimized.
• Support rollout of new technologies, network upgrades, and service improvements.
3. Qualifications and Requirements:
Academic Background
• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Networking, IT, or related fields.
• Diploma holders with 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
• CCNA
• CCNP Enterprise / Service Provider (strong advantage)
Technical Competencies
• Strong hands-on understanding of ISP network environment including:
o Fiber, wireless, satellite networks
o Core and access networks
• Solid knowledge in:
o BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, traffic engineering
• Experience managing 24/7 operations, incident response, escalation processes, RCA, and SLA reporting.
• Proficient with NMS and monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Leadership & Soft Skills
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing multi-shift teams.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when dealing with enterprise customers.
• Able to work under pressure and manage high-severity incidents calmly and effectively.
• Highly organized with strong adherence to governance, SOPs, and process discipline.
4. Experience Requirements
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in NOC, network operations, or service provider environments.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Experience in ISP or telecommunications industry is highly preferred.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• SLA compliance and network availability levels.
• Incident response and resolution time (MTTR).
• Accuracy and quality of RCA and incident reports.
• NOC team performance, productivity, and shift discipline.
• Customer satisfaction and service assurance outcomes.
• Adherence to SOPs and operational governance.
6. Working Conditions
• Based in NOC environment with requirement to support 24/7 operational demands.
• On-call duty during major incidents or escalations.
• May require coordination during weekends or public holidays depending on network events.