Cyber Network Operator (Full Performance)

Volume Integration • Chantilly, VA

9h

About The Position

NS2 Mission is hiring a Cyber Network Operator (Full Performance) in Chantilly, Virginia, to support national security missions by configuring, maintaining, and evaluating network infrastructure and technical capabilities for cyber operations. The role works alongside cyber professionals and mission partners to support operational infrastructure, analyze network environments, and prepare systems and tools for evolving mission requirements.

The position applies expertise in networking, cybersecurity, system administration, mobile technologies, and technical analysis. Duties may require travel within and outside the continental United States and work outside normal business hours when operational needs require it. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with an FSP and medical clearance for operational duties.

Requirements

• Required medical clearance for operational duties.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical field relevant to cyber network engineering or related IT and cybersecurity operations.
• Government certification or equivalent qualification, as required for the position.
• Understanding of mobile technologies and their implementations.
• Knowledge of computer networking architecture, fundamental network analysis, internet functionality, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and network traffic.
• System administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
• Familiarity with large-scale service components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
• Ability to assess technical risk, communicate findings, and contribute to sound technical decision-making.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing mission needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS and work outside standard business hours when operational requirements dictate.
• TS/SCI clearance with an FSP.
• Many positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent.
• Creativity and resourcefulness when researching, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience parsing and analyzing files in structured and unstructured formats to identify and extract relevant technical information.
• Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or related mission-focused technical activities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage network technologies, including routers, switches, database servers, and related infrastructure used for operational activities.
• Establish and maintain operational infrastructure, including intermediate platforms that support mission requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mission partners to share operational methodologies, explain equipment functionality, support tool development, and coordinate technical activities.
• Analyze network architectures, traffic patterns, internet functionality, and service-provider connectivity to support operational objectives.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technical environments using system administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
• Evaluate technical risks, identify potential issues, and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assess network infrastructure and supporting components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
• Extract, parse, and examine files in structured and unstructured formats to support technical data analysis.
• Communicate technical findings, operational considerations, and potential risks to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot issues, evaluate alternatives, and support operational decision-making using analytical thinking and sound judgment.
• Manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as operational requirements change.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS and work outside normal business hours when required by mission activities.

Benefits

• The company states that it offers a benefits package designed to support employees and their families; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.
• Flexible working models are mentioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior