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Tier 1 NOC Analyst Overnight Shift

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Aug 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to work overnight or an unusual shift and stay sharp through the whole thing. How did you manage that?

realistic self-awareness about overnight shift demands and fatigue management, since this is graveyard 24x7 work

Tell me about a time you had to escalate an issue to a specialized team. How did you decide it was time, and how did you stay involved after handing it off?

judgment about escalation timing and whether they abandon ownership after passing the ball

This role requires access to customer systems that's limited strictly to failure evaluation and repair verification. Tell me about a time you had access to sensitive systems or data and had to be careful about how you used it.

trustworthiness with restricted access, relevant given CJIS background check requirement

Tell me about a time you worked closely with an engineering team on a technical problem you couldn't solve alone. What was your role in that collaboration?

whether they can partner with more senior technical staff without either overstepping or checking out

Tell me about a time a fix you verified as complete turned out not to be. What happened and what did you do next?

honesty and follow-through when their own work or judgment was wrong

Technical

Walk me through how you'd tell the difference between a transient blip and a real critical outage when an alert comes in.

whether the candidate has a real triage method rather than treating every alert the same way

What monitoring tools or platforms have you used to watch system health, and what did you actually rely on them for day to day?

hands-on familiarity with monitoring infrastructure versus just name-dropping tools

How familiar are you with ITIL, and can you give an example of using an ITIL-aligned process like incident or problem management in a past role?

real exposure to structured incident frameworks versus just having heard the term

What does documenting a diagnostic process well look like to you, and can you give an example from past work?

whether they understand documentation as a tool for handoffs and audits, not just a chore

What's your experience with a Help Desk, Service Desk, or NOC environment, and what was different about working in a 24x7 operation compared to a standard support desk?

genuine prior exposure to always-on operational environments versus general customer support

Situational

Say a major system outage hits at 3 a.m. and you're the only analyst on. What do you do in the first ten minutes?

whether they can take ownership and sequence actions correctly under pressure without a supervisor nearby

A customer calls in upset because their system has been down for over an hour and they're losing patience. How do you handle that call while you're also trying to work the technical problem?

ability to balance customer communication with technical execution under stress

How do you keep two or three things moving at once when multiple alerts come in around the same time and you can't drop any of them?

prioritization skill in a high-volume alert environment

How would you explain a technical outage to a non-technical customer who just wants to know when their system will be back up?

communication clarity with anxious or non-technical stakeholders during high-urgency moments

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The full job description

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Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. In our Network Operations Center, we oversee and help to ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems when they are needed most. Job Description We are seeking an Overnight Tier 1 NOC Analyst to join our team in Schaumburg, IL. In this role, you will observe and analyze system performance to support continuous uptime across critical infrastructure. You will help to provide rapid incident resolution, working in a 24x7 Network Operations Center environment during overnight shifts and weekends. Candidates bringing a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in technical customer support are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities: System & Infrastructure Monitoring • Analyze system metrics across infrastructure tools to identify potential service disruptions and help to ensure adherence to uptime agreements • Differentiate between transient issues and critical service outages to determine effective initial response pathways • Observe outage recovery through completion, verifying restoration and documenting diagnostic steps taken Incident Management & Ownership • Drive incident management workflows to help to deliver timely resolutions within established operational standards • Take ownership of major operational disruptions, identifying, coordinating, and leveraging appropriate technical resources • Escalate complex incidents to specialized technical teams while maintaining active collaboration until complete resolution Customer Support & Operational Collaboration • Respond to escalated service requests in a professional manner, maintaining a strong commitment to customer system needs • Coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts across internal technical teams and external service vendors • Adhere to ethical access protocols, ensuring customer system entry is limited strictly to failure evaluations and repair verifications ​ Technical Expertise • Technical Literacy to analyze system alerts, navigate monitoring platforms, and support technical troubleshooting • ITIL Frameworks to align incident resolution procedures with structured operational processes • System Operations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of active applications and technical infrastructure Professional Experience • Incident Resolution to drive technical issues toward timely completion under minimal supervision • Cross-Functional Collaboration to build strong working relationships across Engineering and Management teams • Customer Communication to address field inquiries clearly, professionally, and knowledgeably in high-urgency environments Preferred Qualifications • Technical support experience in a Help Desk, Service Desk, or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment • Familiarity with ITIL processes and continuous improvement practices This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers. Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. #LI-DB1 #LI-Onsite Basic Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of technical customer support experience • Must be a US Citizen • Must be able to pass background checks as required for certain sensitive customer systems • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: • Incentive Bonus Plans • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits • 401K with Company Match • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off Packages • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Parental & Family Leave • and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.  We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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