NOC Engineer
Job Summary
About Mobiz
Mobiz is a global technology services leader Microsoft-aligned managed services and cloud solutions provider empowering mid-market and enterprise organizations across North America and the Middle East. We deliver end-to-end IT operations Modern Work and Security Data and AI cybersecurity infrastructure and digital transformation servicesdriving resilience innovation and measurable business impact at scale.
With a Solutions Partner designation and active pursuit of Azure Expert MSP status Mobiz combines the agility of a boutique consultancy with the delivery rigor of a tier-1 NOC and SOC teams operate as the always-on backbone of client environments monitoring thousands of endpoints network nodes and cloud workloads around the clock.
What Can You Expect
Every day at Mobiz we work with a deep sense of purpose. We continuously innovate. Our mission is to empower our clients to do more through transformation. Youll work in a collaborative environment alongside highly talented people that improve client operations and exceed expectations. We strive to simplify technology challenges and no less.
Who Are We Looking For
The NOC Engineer is a core member of Mobizs 247 Network Operations Center responsible for monitoring triaging and resolving infrastructure incidents across cloud network server and endpoint environments for a portfolio of managed services clients. This is a mid-level role suited to engineers who have moved beyond basic alert acknowledgement and are ready to own incident investigations end-to-end applying technical judgment coordinating with engineering teams and ensuring every action is documented to a professional standard. NOC Engineers at Mobiz work across a diverse multi-client estate spanning Microsoft Azure enterprise firewalls and hybrid infrastructure providing broad exposure that accelerates technical growth across networking cloud operations and security disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Alert Monitoring & Triage
- Monitor client infrastructure across cloud network server and endpoint platforms using RMM and Azure Monitor dashboards throughout assigned shift.
- Acknowledge categorize and prioritize incoming alerts against defined SLA windows; apply runbook procedures to execute first-response actions.
- Create accurate well-documented ServiceNow tickets for every actionable alert capturing symptoms affected systems actions taken and current status.
- Perform initial and intermediate triage to determine scope impact and root cause direction before escalating to senior engineers or the NOC Manager.
- Execute routine health checks backup job verification patch status reviews and capacity threshold monitoring across client environments.
- Maintain full shift awareness of all open incidents scheduled maintenance windows and active change records relevant to monitored environments.
Incident Response & Escalation
- Own assigned P1 and P2 incidents from acknowledgement through resolution or structured handoff; maintain continuous status updates in ServiceNow throughout.
- Perform diagnostic investigation log analysis network path tracing service dependency mapping and Azure resource health review to drive resolution.
- Coordinate with engineering squads (cloud network security EUS) and where applicable vendor TAC teams for complex resolution paths.
- Participate in Major Incident Management (MIM) bridge calls under NOC Manager direction providing real-time technical status and driving toward containment.
- Conduct structured shift handovers ensuring all open incidents active alerts and suppression statuses are clearly communicated to the incoming shift.
Platform Operations & Maintenance
- Monitor RMM agent health across client environments investigate agent offline alerts and coordinate remediation with client IT or endpoint teams.
- Assist with onboarding new client environments into monitoring platforms: configure alert thresholds notification policies and monitoring templates.
- Validate backup job completion for client environments (Azure Backup Recovery Services Vaults third-party agents); escalate failures per defined playbook.
- Support patching operations monitor Azure Update Manager and RMM patch job outcomes; escalate failures and document exceptions.
- Maintain NOC tooling hygiene: close resolved alerts decommission stale monitoring objects and keep CMDB data aligned with client asset changes.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Author and update runbooks troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles in ServiceNow following incident resolution.
- Document all actions taken during a shift with sufficient detail for a peer to reconstruct the investigation timeline without additional context.
- Contribute to post-incident review (PIR) documentation for P1 events; provide accurate technical timelines and action logs to the NOC Manager.
- Identify gaps in existing runbooks based on recurring incidents or novel failure modes; propose updates through the appropriate review process.
- Support continuous improvement by flagging noisy alert thresholds false-positive patterns and tuning opportunities to the NOC Manager.
Candidate Profile: Requirements & Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 35 years of NOC infrastructure operations or systems administration experience in a managed services or enterprise environment.
- Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP DNS DHCP VLANs routing protocols and WAN connectivity diagnostics.
- Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise firewall platform: Palo Alto Networks Fortinet FortiGate WatchGuard or Cisco Meraki.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure: VM health monitoring NSG rules Azure Monitor alerts Log Analytics basics and Recovery Services Vault backup jobs.
- Experience with ServiceNow or an equivalent ITSM platform for incident lifecycle management and documentation.
- Familiarity with RMM tooling (ConnectWise Automate N-able Datto RMM or equivalent) for agent monitoring and remote remediation.
- Ability to independently investigate and resolve P2-level incidents with clear professional documentation.
- Strong communication skills written and verbal with the discipline to keep stakeholders informed throughout an incident lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) or actively pursuing.
- CompTIA Network or equivalent networking certification.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel for basic alert consumption and triage (KQL query reading not authoring required).
- Exposure to endpoint security platforms: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike Falcon (read/triage access).
- Basic scripting skills: PowerShell or KQL for log queries and diagnostic automation.
- Experience monitoring BCDR platforms: Azure Site Recovery backup job alerting or equivalent third-party agents.
- Fortinet NSE4 Palo Alto PCNSE or Cisco CCNA or actively pursuing.
Core Technical Skill Set
- ITSM: ServiceNow (Incidents Changes Knowledge Timecards)
- RMM: ConnectWise Automate / N-able / Datto RMM (client-dependent)
- Cloud Monitoring: Azure Monitor Log Analytics (KQL) Azure Alerts Azure Network Watcher
- SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel (alert consumption and basic triage)
- Endpoint Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint CrowdStrike Falcon (read/triage access)
- Network Security: Palo Alto Panorama Fortinet FortiManager WatchGuard Cisco Meraki Dashboard
- Identity: Microsoft Entra ID (read and basic administrative access)
- BCDR Monitoring: Azure Site Recovery Recovery Services Vaults backup job alerting
- Productivity: Microsoft 365 (Teams Outlook SharePoint OneNote)
- Scripting: PowerShell KQL (diagnostic and query use)
Core Competencies (Power Skills)
- Incident Management & Operational Excellence
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Ownership & Accountability
- Time & Priority Management
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Adaptability in High-Pressure Environments
- Analytical Thinking & Troubleshooting
What We Offer
- A team of bright hard-working and innovative people that will contribute to your growth.
- Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits plan.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
Other
This is a full-time on-site position based in Karachi Pakistan.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Commitment
At Mobiz we believe that diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds strengthen our organization and drive innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued respected and empowered to succeed. As an equal opportunity employer we make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race gender age religion disability national origin or any other protected characteristic.
What Happens Next
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of Mobiz. We are committed to attracting exceptional talent and building a team that drives innovation excellence and meaningful impact. Every application is reviewed with care and consideration. If your experience and qualifications are a match for the role a member of our team will connect with you regarding the next stage of the hiring process.
We appreciate your interest in joining Mobiz and wish you success in your career endeavors.
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Manager
About Company
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