Our client, located in Phoenix, AZ is looking for a NOC Manager / Lead on a Contract basis
Please note :
- Must be local or willing to relocate to Phoenix, AZ market within 2 weeks of offer.
- This role is Onsite 4 days per week and one day remote
- This is a Contract role (Not open for Corp to Corp / Subvendors)
Overview
We are seeking an accomplished NOC Lead / Manager to lead and scale our Network Operations Center (NOC), overseeing a 1300+ store retail network, corporate and regional office infrastructure, data centers, and cloud environments.4-5 contractors in the US – 5-6 offshore – total of 12 - this role will lead that team.This strategic role ensures operational excellence, security, and reliability across all network domains from physical connectivity to cloud-based infrastructure while providing real-time visibility and actionable insights to executive leadership.Required
10+ years of experience in enterprise network operations, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or manager-level capacity.Experience leading / managing onshore and offshore network teamsProven success managing large-scale, distributed retail or multi-location network environments.Expertise in Cisco technologies , routing, switching, wireless, and firewall administration .Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow, network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, ThousandEyes, etc. ), and hybrid cloud connectivity.Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Preferred
Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification strongly preferred.Additional certifications such as Fortinet NSE, AWS / Azure Networking Specialty, or ITIL Foundation.Experience managing both physical and virtual data center environments.