This range is provided by The Intersect Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Intersect Group We are looking for a seasoned network professional to step into a technical leadership role within our Network Operations Center (NOC). This position is ideal for someone with deep hands-on networking experience whos ready to transition into more of a mentorship and strategic guidance role , while still engaging with the technology as needed. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical guide and leader within the NOC, spending approximately 75% of your time on leadership/strategy and 25% on hands-on technical support. Collaborate closely with team leads and managers to transition engineering projects into NOC operations effectively. Provide mentorship to NOC Analysts , assisting with onboarding, training, and guiding day-to-day troubleshooting, upgrades, and process improvement. Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Architecture, and Operations teamshelping translate standards and initiatives into operational practices. Assist with vendor coordination , including Cisco Smart Net, maintenance renewals, and other technology partners. Identify skill gaps within the team and proactively recommend or deliver training based on upcoming technology rollouts or needs. Sit side-by-side with new hires to ensure they are technically ramping up effectively, while supporting the HR function led by the NOC manager. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in networking, primarily with Cisco technologies (hardware and software). 4+ years supporting VOIP technologies (Cisco Call Manager or equivalent). Strong experience with firewalls , particularly Palo Alto or similar platforms. Exposure to Arista switches , Meraki wireless , and multi-vendor network environments. Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a production/network support environment. Comfortable working in hybrid roles that blend technical depth with process ownership, team enablement, and cross-functional coordination. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications CCNP certification or equivalent industry credentials highly preferred. Experience with NOC operations , network lifecycle planning, and supporting enterprise-scale environments. Strong vendor management and project coordination capabilities. Why This Role? This is not a traditional people management role. Instead, you'll be the technical leadership backbone of the NOC guiding , coaching , and helping shape how new technologies, standards, and projects are adopted and executed by the team. Youll work side-by-side with both leadership and engineering, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor, helping elevate the entire teams effectiveness and technical maturity. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Intersect Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Network Operations Engineer roles. Tulsa Metropolitan Area $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Tulsa, OK $110,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago Tulsa, OK $112,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Tulsa, OK $120,000.00-$125,000.00 4 days ago Product Engineer (Connectivity & Network) Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr