Principal Network Operations Specialist

BAE Systems Plc•Washington, DC

57d•$77,809 - $132,275

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Network Operations Specialist, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. As a Principal Network Operations Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring and support for a large government enterprise's IT infrastructure. You'll identify and respond to potential security threats, outages, and performance issues, ensuring uninterrupted mission operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include monitoring network infrastructure, identifying and triaging potential security threats, and performing root cause analysis on incidents. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams during major events, contribute to post-incident reviews, and generate performance reports for senior leadership briefings. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in NOC operations, network monitoring, and support within large enterprise or government environments
Hands-on expertise with network monitoring and security tools, including experience responding to threats, outages, and performance issues in 24/7 settings
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal IT standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service operations and incident management
Proficiency in networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and troubleshooting methodologies for hybrid on-premises/cloud environments
Excellent communication skills for shift handovers, stakeholder notifications, and technical reporting under pressure
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract obligations
Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
May function in a project leadership role

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Experience supporting DoD or large federal enterprises, including integration with SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) for threat hunting
ITIL 4 Foundation certification, with emphasis on service operation and continual improvement
Background in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for alert triage and reporting
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CISSP for advanced security monitoring)

Responsibilities

providing 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring and support for a large government enterprise's IT infrastructure
identify and respond to potential security threats, outages, and performance issues, ensuring uninterrupted mission operations
monitoring network infrastructure
identifying and triaging potential security threats
performing root cause analysis on incidents
collaborate with cross-functional teams during major events
contribute to post-incident reviews
generate performance reports for senior leadership briefings

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards