About Guide IT GuideIT is a US based technology services company focused on providing value to its customers through technology alignment and optimization. We are currently looking for NOC Team Leadto join our team locally in the DFW area.
About the Role The NOC Team Lead is responsible for directing and mentoring our Level 1 NOC team which oversees the monitoring of infrastructure systems across multiple environments. This role leads a dedicated team of NOC agents who operate 24/7/365 to monitor infrastructure events conduct initial troubleshooting and escalate unresolved issues to Level 2 or Level 3 engineers. This role reports to the Infrastructure Operations Leader. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment possess strong attention to detail and build a sense of ownership and urgency within the team when addressing critical events.
Primary duties
Oversee the monitoring and patching of infrastructure equipment including servers WAPs switches and firewalls.
Collaborate with Infrastructure team to address downed devices and highpriority incidents.
Collaborate with Infrastructure leader to identify opportunities for shiftleft from the Level 2 and 3 team to Level 1.
Ensure thorough documentation for each ticket and facilitate escalations as needed.
Support investigations into data anomalies to identify possible root causes.
Maintain an uptodate understanding of various software and webbased applications managing documentation accordingly.
Lead Level 1 infrastructure activities (incidents or service requests) following established procedures.
Identify gaps in procedures and ensure the team has wellwritten standard operating procedures to follow for common events.
required skills
Proven leadership capabilities including scheduling coaching and mentoring NOC team members.
Strong commitment to ITIL standards and maintaining PCI compliance within the environment.
Experience with Windows Server.
Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP VLANs and DNS.
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV.
Proficient in utilizing various ticketing systems ensuring all tickets are addressed promptly.
Experience with Active Directory MFA and related technologies.
Flexibility to work shifts including nights weekends and holidays as required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Desired Skills
ITIL training or relevant experience.
Proficiency in the use of monitoring tools.
Experience with patch management processes.
Familiarity with workload schedulers such as IBM Tivoli.
Experience with Linux environments.
Education Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
Position Location Hybrid Plano TX (only local candidates will be considered)
More about GuideIT Headquartered in Plano Texas our services and solutions are designed to align technology with business outcomes maximize value through cost management and allow rapid proactive response to change. At GuideIT we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity and thrive in a team environment centered on mutual trust and respect. Our team members are results oriented and highly adaptable. In addition to a dynamic environment GuideIT offers competitive pay performancebased bonuses 401K health dental and vision insurance coverage paid holidays and paid time off.
GuideIT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of GuideIT to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to sex race color ancestry religious creed national origin pregnancy physical disability mental disability medical condition age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
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