Senior Cyber Network Operator

Volume Integration•Chantilly, VA

3d•$137,677 - $190,545

About The Position

Bring technical expertise to complex cyber operations supporting critical national security missions. In this position in Chantilly, Virginia, the Senior Cyber Network Operator prepares, configures, and manages specialized network infrastructure and technical capabilities to support evolving mission requirements. Working with cyber professionals and mission partners, the role contributes to technical operations, evaluates network environments, and develops solutions to engineering problems. The position applies networking, system administration, mobile technology, and technical analysis expertise while guiding colleagues and supporting operational activities across complex mission environments. Travel within and outside the continental United States is required as mission needs dictate. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least seven years of relevant technical experience. A government certification or equivalent qualification is required. The position requires TS/SCI with an FSP clearance. The listed salary range is $137,677 to $190,545; final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside the range. NS2 Mission describes its culture as inclusive, focused on health and well-being, and supportive of flexible working models. The company provides equal employment opportunity and accessibility accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in a relevant technical field supporting cyber operations, network engineering, systems administration, or related IT activities.
Government certification or equivalent qualification, as required for the position.
Understanding of computer networking architecture, internet functionality, Internet Service Providers, and network traffic.
Working knowledge of fundamental technical network analysis and network troubleshooting.
System administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
Understanding of mobile technologies and their implementations.
Familiarity with large-scale service components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
Ability to evaluate technical risks and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
Willingness and ability to travel within and outside the continental United States to support mission requirements.
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance; the stated position clearance requirement is TS/SCI with an FSP. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent.
General understanding of the customer's organizational mission and operational context.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop creative, practical solutions.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
Experience parsing and analyzing structured and unstructured files to extract relevant technical information.
Background supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or related mission-focused technical activities.
Experience providing technical guidance or knowledge transfer to colleagues and mission partners.

Responsibilities

Configure, install, and manage network technologies, including routers, switches, database servers, and related infrastructure supporting operational activities.
Prepare and maintain operational infrastructure and supporting technologies to meet evolving mission requirements.
Conduct technical debriefs and communicate operational findings, technical considerations, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance to colleagues and mission partners on operational methodologies, tool development, equipment functionality, and technical coordination.
Analyze network architectures, traffic patterns, internet functionality, and ISP connectivity to support technical assessments.
Apply system administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technical environments.
Evaluate technical risks, identify potential issues, and communicate findings to support operational decision-making.
Assess enterprise service components such as web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
Parse structured and unstructured files and interpret technical data to identify relevant information.
Support cyber operations management through technical coordination, infrastructure preparation, and assigned operational activities.
Collaborate with technical teams and mission partners to address engineering challenges and resolve operational issues.
Manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision, maintaining attention to detail and meeting mission objectives.
Travel within the continental United States and outside the continental United States as required to support operational activities.