NOC Network Administrator

Job description

The NOC Network Administrator, Junior supports day‑to‑day operation of systems and core services within a network operations center to help ensure reliable, highly available network and server infrastructure. The role focuses on monitoring servers and key applications, performing basic troubleshooting, and executing routine maintenance activities under the guidance of senior administrators. Working in a fast‑paced federal IT environment, this position follows standard operating procedures for patching, backup and restore activities, and user and access management. The administrator documents system configurations, changes, and incidents to support auditability, shift handoffs, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor servers, operating systems, and core services using monitoring and ticketing tools, reviewing alerts, opening and updating tickets, and prioritizing actions based on business impact. - Execute standard operating procedures for routine system administration tasks, including patching, basic configuration changes, service restarts, backup verification, and user and group management. - Assist with troubleshooting common system issues such as resource exh...