Manager, Network Operations Center

Mediacom Communications Corporation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and flex PTO

401K with company match

Employee discounts on Mediacom and (if

Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Mediacom Communications Corporation is seeking a Manager for its Network Operations Center to lead shift operations, enforce processes, and drive continual improvement in event and problem handling. You will ensure service uptime and robust incident response across the NOC.

In this role you will guide root cause analysis, maintain accurate outage reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to meet contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Two plus years practical experience using Remedy or similar ticketing system.
• ITIL 3.0 knowledge.
• Two plus years in a Network Operations Center.
• Experience with event and problem management tools (Netcool, SolarWinds).
• Telecommunications experience a plus.
• Understanding of VoIP, high-speed data and optical transport components.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and written processes to Network Operations.
• Ensure consistent, accurate outage reporting.
• Own outage report information creation and weekly review.
• Collaborate with other NOC functions to understand service delivery.
• Coordinate root cause analysis requests per contracts and interfaces.
• Identify and advocate for process and tool improvements.
• Coordinate with internal groups and external vendors to meet business requirements.
• Communicate technical and business status to Senior Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Tools

Remedy

Netcool

SolarWinds

Job description

Position: Manager, Network Operations Center

Who we are:

Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the missionof bridging the digital divide between America’s major cities and America’s smaller regions. The services we offer—faster, more reliable internet service; expanded, free digital and HD TV choices; and superior technology in home security and phone service—are a direct result of our powerful culture of growth and innovation.

As we continue to grow, so do our career opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve. To achieve this, Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner with us in meeting these challenges and realizing what we can imagine. Take that next step toward your future and join our growing team!

Position Overview:

This position’s primary responsibility is to manage the people and enforce processes related to event and problem handling on their specific shift. This role will also work closely with the third-shift Sr. Manager to ensure event and problem is being addressed according to established processes. This individual will ensure the NOC meets established internal and external customer requirements as documented in interface agreements regarding service uptime, mean time to repair, issue acknowledgement, ticket documentation and root cause analysis. This position is responsible for constantly reviewing current and potential tools and processes to provide continual improvement of the NOC’s handling of events, outages or ticket requests. This person will work as a team member within the larger context of Network Operations and Mediacom to advise and guide peers and customers on processes related to this role.

Company Benefits:

Along with that rewarding feeling, you’ll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance!
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
• 401K with generous company match!
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided!
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees!
• Employee Wellness Program!

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and written processes to Network Operations.
• Ensure consistent ticket information to provide useful and accurate outage reporting for the business.
• Manage the creation and accuracy of outage report information, which is reviewed by the business in real time each week.
• Working with managers who represent other aspects of the NOC’s functions to ensure event management has a full understanding of the service provided by the NOC and for use towards troubleshooting.
• Ensure the creation, review, completion and timely distribution of root cause analysis requests within the requirements established by internal and external interface agreements and contracts.
• Consistently keep informed of technological or process innovations that can reduce cost, time-to-restore or improve employee experience. This includes the recommendations that stem from root cause analysis documents.
• Work with internal groups and external vendors to set and meet requirements set by the business.
• The person will communicate technical, as well as business issues and status to Sr. Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work well under stress and follow detailed procedures, as well as possess good decision making skills.
• Two plus years practical experience using Remedy, or similar, ticket application.
• Experience with ITIL 3.0 with regard to processes.
• Two plus years experience working in a Network Operations Center.
• Practical experience with event and problem management procedures and tools, such as Netcool, SolarWinds or equivalent systems.
• Previous Cable TV/Broadband and/or Telecommunications experience a plus.
• Understanding of VoIP, High Speed Data and optical transport infrastructure components.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with excellent analytic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Two plus years experience working in a 7x24x365 support environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 2+ years supervisory or above experience in a NOC environment.
• Must have motivational skills and people management skills.
• Detail and team oriented.

Get to know us:

Mediacom Communications is known by our Mediacom brands, including: Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi360Pro, Xtream Hotspots, Mediacom Bolt, Mediacom Digital Home, Mediacom Business and OnMedia. When you join Mediacom, you are joining a powerful team of more than 4,000 individuals working together to serve more than 1.55 million customers in 22 states and connecting them to what matters most.

Our Awards:

Mediacom is proud to have received the following recognitions: 2025 Best Managed Companies, 2024 Best Managed Companies, 2023 Best Managed Companies, 2022 Best Managed Companies, 2021 Best Managed Companies, 2019 Best Company for Women to Work, 2017 Best Company for People of Color and Women to Work, Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR)’s 2021 Social Impact Award.

Who you are matters here:

Mediacom Communications Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Mediacom Communications Corporation prohibits discrimination and harassment based based on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.

Disclaimer:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 a year. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses.

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