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Network Operations Center - NOC:


Central point for monitoring a network...this job can include responsibilities that a CCNA could do such as troubleshooting/repair. Usually though any new additions and major changes/upgrades are done by a Network Engineering department. Every place is different though...you should be able to get a better feel for your responsibilities from the folks that hired you. This doesn't sound like a bad place to start if you are new to the field. How much experience do you have? What did you expect to be able to do with your CCNA? Many places require new hires to work off-shift...through the night....is that the case for you?


Males represent the mainstream of Network Operations Center Engineers in the United States. For a full-time service, an average NOC engineer’s salary as per as per payscale is of $59000 per annum depending upon the experience and maturity of the job.

In coordination with the Network Operations CenterCoordinator, support the daily activities of the Network Operations Center staff, including training, coaching, organizing, planning and staffing.  This position also researches and conducts assigned projects involving design, installation, maintenance, configuration,and troubleshooting of data networks and related hardware and software, chieflyfor K-12 schools and libraries.  A person in this position coordinates with: all groups within ITS; University System:all administrative and academic offices of the University relative to all Networkmaine and ITS services; non-University: Maine Department of Education,K-12, community/public libraries (MSLN), numerous research institutions and other non-profits.


Essential Duties:
– In coordination with the Network Operations Center Coordinator, supports the daily activities of the Network Operations Center (NOC), to include training, coaching, organizing, planning, and staffing operations.
– Perform problem analysis and take corrective actions on issues with network and Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, firewall configuration, content filtering, videoconferencing and telephony, and other supported services.
– Acts as 2nd level support for Network Operations Center technicians, accepting trouble reports, performing Level 2 problem diagnostics, and dispatching the reports to appropriate internal or external service provider.
– Interface with equipment vendors,telecommunications carriers, and service providers.
– Collect and provide information that can be used-to eliminate recurring problems.
– Maintain a professional helpful attitude with all users. 
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range is mid $50’s with a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan.  Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  

Cisco Call Managers must have a Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications or a related discipline. Some organizations also seek candidates with a Master’s degree, and knowledge of routers, switches, and other equipment. Prior work experience is an advantage.


The following certifications are also helpful:


Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice (CCNP Voice)

The Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice certification verifies the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into underlying network architectures. It offers the individuals great expertise in operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network.


Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Network Professional is a certification that is targeted at full-time network or system administrators. The professionals who want to pursue this course will be working with a local or wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure.


Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

This certification is for senior networking professionals who want to enhance their skills to design, build, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking infrastructures.


Implementing call management is a great way to streamline your small businesses' workflow.



By passing calls automatically, having organised call queuing, call logging and more, you can reduce the amount of time that your staff are on the phone.



You can also integrate a call management solution with telephony software, enabling employees to control and direct calls from their computer. You can even integrate with your CRM to see who is calling. These factors all contribute to give your small businesses a better, more streamlined workflow.


‍Call recording is a great way to protect your business.


‍Check about the Average Cisco Call Managers Salary.


Often call recording is considered unnecessary, but it can help you when you really need it.



Many small businesses take important information over the phone, from measurements to specifications. A call recording solution allows your business to refer to those recordings at a later date - removing human error from the equation.



Call recording can also help if a customer has an issue. It helps safeguard your business against certain threats and allows you to easily train new staff members using the recording.

Microsoft would prefer both Mac and Windows users of Office to move to the online version, Office 365, but it’s still entirely up to you. In fact, you can already use some Microsoft Office programs online, including Word, without paying Microsoft a penny. All you have to do is create a Microsoft Account using any working email address – it doesn’t have to be a Microsoft email address – and you can use online versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint with free online storage in OneDrive. This is exactly the same as Google’s online suite. The main difference is that Microsoft’s programs are better, except for multiuser simultaneous editing.


Microsoft’s free suite also includes OneNote, Skype, Calendar, People, Tasks, Photos, Sway, Flow and Forms. I expect this list will continue to grow in the future.


So, if you want to use Word, you have three choices: the online version (free), the desktop program (one-off payment), and Office 365 (annual subscription). Office 365 includes online, desktop, tablet and smartphone versions for both PCs and Macs, Android and Apple’s iOS.


Know more about the who is a Microsoft Office Specialist?

Demand for employees in the information technology (IT) industry, including network engineers, is soaring while the supply of candidates is running low. In fact, according to Forbes1, in 2015, the job postings in IT went up 74 percent over the previous five years and there were over 200,000 current job vacancies in the industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2 (BLS) reports that just over three-quarters of those job vacancies were for network engineering positions. So, you can see that there simply aren’t enough qualified candidates to fill the increasing need, giving candidates more and better choices when it comes to employment.


Network Engineers are In DemandOrganizations are looking for network engineers because today’s networks and systems have become increasingly complex as technology advances. Depending upon the specific position and company you work for, some of the projects you may work on as a network engineer are.


Read more about the entry level network engineer pays.

  • Work at switchboards at a variety of businesses and handle outgoing, interoffice or incoming calls.
  • Operate PBX or private branch exchange switchboards to facilitate connections.
  • Take and relay messages.
  • Announce when visitors arrive.
  • Relay important information.
  • Handle emergency calls.
  • Assist customers in making telephone calls.
  • Research and advise on rates.
  • Assist callers with other questions.
  • Help callers make long-distance or local calls.
  • Provide customers with area codes, telephone numbers and other information.
  • Interrupt a busy line if there is an emergency.
  • Place a person-to-person call.
  • Monitor an automated system in which callers place collect calls.
  • Operate telegraph equipment and satellite communications equipment.
  • Perform receptionist functions as needed.
  • Handle all directory assistance queries.

Telephone operator takes care of the private branch exchange switchboard and receives incoming calls. The professional also makes new connections for long-distance and takes and transmits messages.

  • Support the systems and technologies for hardware, software and networks as indicated by the IT Managed Services Provider
  • Network administration including user access, maintenance and support on an ongoing basis liaising with and following the practices of the IT Managed Services Provider
  • Provide user support, help desk function, troubleshooting and user/system issues logging all support through the call logging system managed by the IT Managed Services Provider
  • Local systems backups and troubleshooting
  • Ensure systems and network security & implementation of ICT policies as enforced by SA office
  • Systems development, testing, implementation and support (BI) aligned to the IT Managed Services Provider
  • Responsible for local ICT systems audit to ensure no threats posed by abuse of system
  • Install, configure and upgrade operating systems and software, according to Private Safaris standards
  • Troubleshoot problems with computer systems, hardware and software, e-mail, network and peripheral equipment problems; and make repairs and corrections where required, reporting to the IT Managed Services Provider
  • Act as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data; provide end-user support for all systems and programs logging through the call logging system.
  • Monitor the overall integrity of ICT system
  • Assist in user training for IT systems
  • Citrix end user troubleshooting,
  • Onsite troubleshooting with Paratus on connectivity and PABX.

The IT Administrator, are generally accountable for maintaining the organizational IT network, servers, and security systems.

  • Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their framework.
  • Design, test, and inspect data communications systems.
  • Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
  • Install hardware such as cables, hubs, routers, and wireless adaptors.
  • Develop technology roadmaps.
  • Configure network drivers for software.
  • Analyze, engineer, and execute software functions.
  • Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
  • Manage technology vendors.
  • Stay abreast of how technology infrastructures are currently impacting and driving competitors.
  • Determine production direction.
  • Write functional requirements/specifications documents.
  • Assess vendor development/test strategies.
  • Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
  • Upgrade network hardware and software components as required.
  • Solve complex problems with many variables.


Systems Architects can work in the multiple departments of IT and Telecom. Systems architect plan the architecture of a computer system to satisfy the client requirements. They design the modules of the systems such that it freely permit unexpected extensions in future stages.

NOC engineers and technicians are responsible for monitoring infrastructure health, security and capacity on a clients’ environment. They make decisions and adjustments to ensure optimal network performance and organizational productivity.


When any action or intervention from the MSP is required, NOC Technicians can create alerts (or “tickets”) that identify and categorize the issue based on severity, alert type and other criteria. Depending on the relationship between the NOC and the MSP, technical teams can then work together to resolve the problem (and identify its root cause to prevent future issues).


Technicians are categorized based on “levels,” which indicate the severity and difficulty of issues they handle. Levels are numbered from 1 (easier problems to solve, minor issues) and increase in their ability the most complicated of IT issues. For example, in the case of a hardware failure, an alert may be assigned to a Level 1 technician at first. However, upon further inspection, if the problem goes beyond the failed hardware, the ticket may be escalated to a Level 2 or Level 3 technician.

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