NOC Technician

Network Operations Field Technician Wecom Fiber | Phoenix, AZ Reports to: NOC Manager Location: Phoenix, AZ Wecom Fiber is a growing fiber ISP operating in Arizona.

Our NOC team keeps the network running monitoring infrastructure, resolving incidents, and supporting customers across our FTTH and XGSPON footprint.

This role is a mix of NOC desk work at our Phoenix office and field work supporting cabinet installations and customer connectivity.

This is a shift-based position.

Candidates must be available for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call coverage.

Key Responsibilities Network Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor network infrastructure using SNMP and telemetry-based tools.

Identify and respond to alarms, outages, and degraded service conditions.

Follow NOC runbooks and escalation procedures to restore service quickly.Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues using packet capture analysis, OTDR, and operational CLI-based diagnostics.

Perform root cause analysis and document findings in Jira/JSM.Configuration & Deployment: Configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, OLTs and ONTs.

Support provisioning XGS-PON cabinet equipment and customer-facing services.Installation & Maintenance: Assist senior engineers with infrastructure installation, upgrades, and expansion.

Perform routine maintenance including firmware upgrades, hardware replacements, and software updates.Performance & Capacity: Track network performance metrics and traffic patterns.

Identify capacity constraints and flag potential issues before they impact service.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, changes, incidents, and maintenance activities.

Generate performance and compliance reports.Field Support: Travel to field-based data center locations and cabinet sites within the greater Arizona area to support installations, troubleshoot physical layer issues, and assist with XGS-PON deployments.Security & Compliance: Follow network security protocols and regulatory standards.

Escalate anomalies appropriately.Project Support: Participate in network planning and expansion projects as directed by senior engineering staff.

Qualifications Experience: Associate degree in IT, Network Administration, or related field OR 3+ years of hands-on experience in a NOC or network support role at an ISP or telecom carrier.Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and fiber optic fundamentals.Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, Zabbix, Zenoss, or equivalent).Familiarity with Juniper and Calix platforms, or willingness to get there fast.Experience using a ticketing system for incident tracking and documentation (Jira, ServiceNow, or equivalent).Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and fiber plant documentation.Good interpersonal skills in supporting of ISP customer base.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field assignments.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, w...