Western Governors University
NOC Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · Full-time
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The bottom of this range ($81,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $90,043. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $110,552 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- The NOC Engineer is able to diagnose issues and alert the proper team without causing extended downtime of the IT systems.
Responsibilities
- When anomalies are detected, engineers collaborate with various product teams to resolve them.
- The NOC Engineer performs tasks that ensure maximum service availability and system performance.
- Tracks and documents issues and compiles incident reports.
- Works with internal technical and service teams to create or update knowledge base articles.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to anticipate potential obstacles and develop contingency plans to overcome them.
- Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously in a high-pressure environment where change is commonplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 2 years of experience as an App Support Technician in Problem Management or similar experience.
- Basic Python coding experience
- Admin experience in ServiceNow
- Experience in using monitoring software (Zabbix, New Relic, Datadog)
- Ability to work independently, analyze issues, and make decisions with minimal management intervention.
- Ability to handle multiple interruptions and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to diligently follow standards and best practices for many different technology areas.
- Advanced knowledge of network and infrastructure topology.
- Strong understanding of AWS systems and the essential services that AWS provides.
Nice to have
- Linux+ Certification
- AWS Certified Practitioner Certification
- ComptiaA +, ComptiaNet + Certification
- ITIL Foundations
- Position & Application Details
- Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses
- accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Skills
- They are responsible for monitoring systems with diversified industry tools to detect anomalies.
- Monitors the performance and availability of our systems using diversified tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills balanced with effective communication and excellent customer service skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Awareness of new and existing technologies, architecture, and best practices.
Compensation
- $81,300.00 - $121,900.00
Benefits
- They track and document all defects, system health, anomalies, and events that occur throughout our ecosystem.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
This listing is sourced directly from Western Governors University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.