Senior Cyber Network Operator

Volume Integration • Chantilly, VA

9h • $137,677 - $190,545

About The Position

The Senior Cyber Network Operator supports complex cyber operations and critical national security missions in Chantilly, Virginia. The role prepares, configures, and manages specialized network infrastructure and technical capabilities to meet evolving mission requirements. Working with cyber professionals and mission partners, the operator evaluates network environments, contributes to technical operations, and helps develop solutions to engineering challenges. The position applies networking, systems administration, mobile technology, and technical analysis expertise, while providing guidance to colleagues and supporting operational activities across complex mission environments. Travel within the continental United States and outside the continental United States may be required.

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 as applicable to the position. The required clearance is TS/SCI with an FSP. The stated salary range is $137,677 to $190,545; final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may be outside this range. The employer notes that many positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Benefits information is available through the employer's benefits page.

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.
• Systems administration knowledge across operating systems such as 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 the continental United States and outside the continental United States to support mission requirements.
• Required clearance: TS/SCI with an FSP.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification 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 Internet Service Provider connectivity to support technical assessments.
• Apply systems 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 decisions.
• Assess enterprise service components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
• Parse and interpret structured and unstructured files to identify relevant technical information.
• Support cyber operations management through technical coordination, infrastructure preparation, and execution of assigned operational activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams and mission partners to address engineering challenges and resolve operational issues.
• Manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision while 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.

Benefits

• The employer states that it offers a benefits package designed to support employees and their families; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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