Network Operations Centre NOC Engineer - 247 Shifts Belfast

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Career progression

Professional certifications

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Belfast is seeking a Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer for a 24/7 on-site role at our Belfast Head Office. The position requires experience in operational or NOC environments, with security clearance or eligibility, and a rotation pattern: two cycles of day shifts, then nights, with 4 days on/off and 4 nights on/off.

As a NOC Engineer you will monitor and troubleshoot incidents, escalate where needed, and liaise with third‑party suppliers, always communicating clearly

Qualifications

• Experience in operational or NOC environments.
• Security clearance or eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot network and IT incidents within SLAs.
• Serve as a key escalation point and support field engineers.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers and maintain clear incident communications.

Job description

Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer – 24/7 Shifts (Belfast)

We are currently seeking experienced Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineers on behalf of our Business Outsourcing Client to join their 24/7 Network Operations Centre based onsite at their Belfast Head Office.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience working in operational or NOC environments who are comfortable supporting critical network and IT infrastructure in a shift-based setting. Candidates must be security cleared or eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

The role operates on a rotational 24/7 shift pattern. You will complete two cycles of day shifts — 4 days on, 4 days off, followed by another 4 days on and 4 days off — after which you will rotate onto night shifts. Night shifts follow the same pattern, with two cycles of 4 nights on (7pm–7am) and 4 nights off, before returning to days. Prior experience working shift patterns is essential.

As a NOC Engineer, you will act as a key escalation point, monitoring and troubleshooting network and IT incidents, working within SLAs, supporting field engineers, liaising with third‑party suppliers, and maintaining clear communication throughout the incident lifecycle. The role offers strong training and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships, professional certifications, and clear career progression, alongside a shift allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.