Head of Network Operation Center (Telco Industry)
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of NOC to lead and oversee our Network Operations Center activities, ensuring network reliability, service availability, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing network monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting, and service performance while leading the NOC team to deliver high-quality network services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and supervise daily NOC operations to ensure network availability, stability, and performance.
- Oversee 24/7 network monitoring, incident detection, troubleshooting, and escalation processes.
- Ensure timely incident resolution and effective coordination with Field Operations, Technical Support, and related departments.
- Establish, monitor, and evaluate NOC performance indicators, including SLA, MTTR, network uptime, and incident response time.
- Develop and implement SOPs, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives for NOC activities.
- Analyze network performance, identify recurring issues, and implement preventive and corrective actions.
- Manage and develop NOC personnel, including team performance, competency development, and workforce planning.
- Prepare and present regular operational reports, network performance analysis, and improvement recommendations to Management.
- Coordinate with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective network operations and service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Network Operations, Telecommunications, ISP, or related industries.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position within NOC or Network Operations.
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure, routing, switching, transmission, and IP networking.
- Experienced in network monitoring tools (NMS), incident management, troubleshooting, and network performance analysis.
- Good understanding of network technologies such as MikroTik, Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of SLA management, KPI monitoring, escalation procedures, and operational reporting.
- Proven leadership, analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and manage critical network incidents effectively.
- Good communication and coordination skills across departments.