OCONUS Network Operations (NETOPS) Manager / Network Administrator Lead (location is Camp Humph[...]

NCI; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An AI solutions provider in Guildford seeks a NETOPS Manager to oversee network administration and cybersecurity operations. The role demands over ten years of experience managing WAN infrastructures and requires high expertise in networking technologies. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds and necessary certifications, along with a SECRET Clearance. This position is primarily on-site in a secure facility, requiring after-hours availability during outages or upgrades.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a NETOPS Manager responsible for WAN infrastructure.
• High expertise in routers, network switches, and cryptographic devices.
• Certifications: ITIL V3, CASP+, CCNP required.
• Must possess a SECRET Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee network administration and cybersecurity operations.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of network services.
• Supervise junior network administrators.
• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts.

Skills

Network Administration

System Administration

Unified Capabilities

Cybersecurity

WAN management

TCP/IP

IPv4/IPv6

VPNs

GRE tunneling

Network Encryption

Education

BA/BS in information technology or related discipline

Tools

Routers

Network switches

KG175/SG250 cryptographic equipment

Job description

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active‑duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: Work location is Camp Humphreys, Korea.

• The NETOPS Manager shall oversee the internal enterprise services of Network Administration, System Administration, Unified Capabilities, and Cybersecurity.
• Manage the operations and performance of complex WAN environments comprising multiple equipment vendors and network technologies.
• Oversee the internal enterprise service areas of Network Administration, System Administration, Unified Capabilities (UC), and Cybersecurity.
• Provide expert‑level configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of the following technologies:
  • Routers, network switches, network encryption devices (e.g., KG/SG-250)
  • Ethernet, 802.1X, VPNs, GRE tunneling, CSUs/DSUs
  • Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6
  • Advanced networking features: PVCs, ACLs, CWM, DWDM
• Ensure high availability and reliability of critical network services and implement contingency and disaster recovery strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and unified communications teams to support cross‑functional IT operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation, configuration baselines, network diagrams, and security compliance reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior network administrators and provide hands‑on technical leadership.
• Monitor and respond to network performance, intrusion detection, and system health alerts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capability as a NETOPS Manager responsible for O&M of a WAN infrastructure.
• Experience managing/maintaining routers, switches, KG175/SG250 cryptographic equipment, and with C4I networks.
• Shall possess a high degree of expertise on routers, network switches, network encryption devices (e.g. KG/SG-250), Ethernet, 802.1X, VPNs, GRE tunneling, CSUs/DSUs, TCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, PVCs, ACLs, MPLS, CWM, DWDM.
• Shall possess: 1) Ten (10) or more years in the field or related area 2) Education: BA/BS in information technology or related discipline 3) Certifications: ITIL V3, CASP+, and CCNP 4) SECRET Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) network environments.
• Familiarity with DISA or Army network standards and compliance protocols.
• Experience with enterprise‑grade network monitoring and management tools.
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
• Leadership experience managing teams across multiple IT domains

Work Environment

• Primarily on‑site in a secure facility, may require on‑call availability and after‑hours work during outages or upgrades.
• Occasional travel to remote locations or data centers may be required.
• May involve working after hours or on‑call to support mission‑critical operations.
• Must be able to work in a high‑security environment and comply with all relevant security protocols.

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.