Tier 1 NOC Technician

Tier 1 NOC Technician

Contract until 3/31/27

Kansas City, MO

SMART IT People has a contract opportunity for a Tier 1 NOC Technician to be responsible for fielding inbound customer requests through the ticket queue and phone systems and routing

escalations to the appropriate technical resources. This individual will be based out of our Data Center environment and so will also provide critical infrastructure support as well. The ideal candidate is motivated and possesses an unwavering passion for outstanding customer experience. This position

reports to the Dedicated Support Supervisor and works closely with all departments.

Job description:

• Engage with customers on the phone and ticketing system to identify incident category

and route escalations to the appropriate technical resource or team.

• Proactively triage, monitor, close, and report alerts for customers and internal

environments

• Monitor backup reports to ensure consistent delivery of service

• Accurately and professionally document all communication with customers

• Assist with installing servers and networking equipment into racks with associated

network cabling.

• Receive and document incoming shipments.

• Respond to and resolve alarm events affecting infrastructure and services.

• Follow established Change Control processes; review and follow MOPs for Change

activities.

• Support on-site Data Center activities such as badge creation, cable tracing, and

assisting engineers with hands-on troubleshooting during escalations

• Works with clients to resolve cabinet/cage infrastructure issues and power utilization.

• Ensure operational efficiencies and best practices toward maintaining availability/

uptime of all 24X7 facilities, mission-critical operations, and infrastructure.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Empathetic customer service mindset and attitude

• Superior sense of urgency and customer sentiment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Enjoys teamwork and collaboration

• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize

• Possess the ability to comprehend and execute documented escalation procedures

• Experience fabricating and running network cables

• Ability to lift up to 50lb

• Basic understanding of computer and IT functions

To apply, please send your resume to: alice@smart-itpeople.com with job title in subject line.