IT NOC Offering Lead - Lincoln - Cayuse Holdings

Description

Overview

Job Title: IT NOC Offering Lead

Cayuse Company: Cayuse Commercial Operations

Location: Remote

Department: Business Development/IT

Salary: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00

Travel: Less than 25%

The IT NOC Offering Lead is a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader responsible for building, launching, and scaling a high-growth NOC line of business. This is a hybrid role that combines the rapid innovation cycle and agility of a tech startup with operational excellence and revenue generation targets. The leader will drive business development from lead generation to deal closure, manage hybrid global operations (onshore/offshore), and champion the creation of new, market-disrupting service offerings.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Startup & New Offering Development
• Product Innovation: Define the vision and roadmap for new NOC service offerings (e.g., AIOps, predictive analytics, specialized cloud monitoring services), from ideation and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development to full market launch.
• Market Validation: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and client feedback loops to ensure product-market fit for all new and existing services.
• Agile Development: Lead agile development cycles for new service features and operational enhancements, embracing rapid iteration and a "fail fast, learn faster" mindset.
• Proof of Concept (POC) Management: Manage and execute POCs with lighthouse customers to validate new offerings and refine the service delivery model before general availability.
• Tech Stack Selection: Drive the selection and implementation of new, cutting-edge monitoring and automation technologies to support innovative offerings and enhance efficiency.
• Sales & Business Development
• Revenue Generation: Drive the growth of the NOC as a distinct line of business by achieving assigned sales targets and increasing the annual recurring revenue (ARR) of NOC services.
• Sales Pipeline & Lead Generation: Proactively identify and generate new leads for existing and new NOC service offerings. Build and manage a robust sales pipeline in collaboration with the core sales and marketing teams.
• RFP Management: Lead the technical and operational response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), ensuring compelling, accurate, and competitive proposals are submitted.
• Deal Closure: Provide expert technical support during the sales cycle, conducting client presentations, demonstrating service capabilities, and leading technical negotiations to successfully close deals.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing, agile teams (onshore/offshore) capable of both stable operations and rapid innovation.
• Define and execute a strategy for building and leveraging both onshore and offshore teams, optimizing for cost efficiency, 24/7 coverage, and specialized skill sets within a lean operational model.
• Network Operations & Service Delivery
• Oversee daily NOC operations within a fast-paced environment, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality adherence and alignment with SLAs.
• Ensure continuous monitoring, lead incident response efforts during critical outages, and manage end-to-end service delivery for a diverse client base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here's What You Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in network operations or managed services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, or pre-sales engineering related to IT services or managed services is essential.
• Experience managing global or geographically dispersed teams (onshore/offshore).
• Experience in a startup, greenfield project, or new product launch environment is highly desirable.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi‑functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, infrastructure (LAN/WAN), security concepts, and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies like AIOps, cloud monitoring, and automation scripting.
• Exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a proactive, "owner" mindset.
• Superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Senior Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional remote office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.