Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager
Location: Overland Park, KS (On-site 4 days/week)
Type: Full-Time | Managed Services
Open to candidates willing to relocate to the greater Overland Park, Kansas area.
This role requires a hands-on manager with deep technical expertise in the required technologies.
Ideal for someone with exposure to relevant technologies (e.g., hypervisors, virtual machines, Azure) who has served in a leadership capacity—whether formally as a manager or informally as a mentor or team lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop NOC engineers and technicians
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth
- Manage shift schedules and ensure coverage across all hours
- Occasionally flex hours to connect with night-shift team members
- Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues
- Oversee real-time monitoring and incident response
- Ensure SLA compliance and high-quality service delivery
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues
- Continuously improve NOC tools, processes, and performance
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in systems/network engineering (Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Nutanix, Citrix, Intune)
This role requires a hands-on manager with deep technical expertise in the VMware
We’re seeking a NOC Manager to lead a high-performing team of eight in a 24/7/365 environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, enjoys mentoring technical teams, and brings strong escalation-level expertise in systems and network operations.
Experience with monitoring tools (Zabbix, ControlUp, or similar)
Experience with Nutanix is preferred; however, we will also consider candidates with experience in Citrix, VMware, or other hypervisors. Security experience is a plus.
- Proven leadership in a 24/7 technical environment
- Strong incident management and escalation skills
- Familiarity with virtualization and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure a plus)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
What You Bring
- A supportive leadership style focused on team success
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and prioritize effectively
- Strong customer focus and cross-functional collaboration
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
This is a strategic opportunity to lead a growing team and make a direct impact on service delivery and client satisfaction. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and leadership to a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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