Sr. Network Operations Engineer

Apriva • Quantico, VA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Network Operations Specialist (Single Point of Contact – SPOC) serves as the senior technical authority and primary escalation point for all Federal PKI network operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of DoD/NSS and Only-Locally-Trusted PKI environments supporting mission-essential services. The SPOC interfaces directly with Government stakeholders and provides leadership for incident response, system sustainment, and operational continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in network or PKI operations
• Active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility
• CISSP or equivalent certification
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD/NSS PKI Operations & Maintenance
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Single Point of Contact for PKI network operations
• Lead response efforts for PKI outages, performance degradation, and security incidents
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting and technical resolution support
• Coordinate with Government technical leadership and enterprise service providers
• Ensure compliance with DoD/NSS PKI operational requirements
• Oversee monitoring of PKI infrastructure and supporting systems
• Support continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network operations staff

What This Job Offers

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