Network Operations Specialist (ESNO)

Paycom; Fort Cavazos (TX, NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a Network Operations Specialist (ESNO) to monitor and sustain 99.9% network availability for ATEC networks at Fort Hood, TX, and related sites. The role requires active Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility for classified duties. You will manage day-to-day network operations, configure TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and automation tools, and support outdoor infrastructure.

DoD 8140/8570 certifications must be obtained within six months of appointment. Minimum qualifications include U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified networks
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the assigned work role and level, held prior to performance, with the required computing environment (CE) certification obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor network operations and deploy changes under ATEC change control and configuration management policy
• Manage and troubleshoot hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, long-haul circuits, VPN, and intranet and internet services
• Detect and resolve at least 80% of network component failures before a user-reported ticket, sustaining 99.9% availability
• Configure and manage Software Defined Access, DNA, Identity Services Engine, TCP/IP, VLANs, VRFs, and automation tools
• Support indoor and outdoor plant infrastructure, including work in manholes, bucket trucks, and with telephone poles
• Develop engineering solution packages for capacity upgrades and new technology deployments

Skills

Network operations

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

U.S. citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equiv

Tools

Hubs/Switches/Routers

VPN

Microsoft Office

ISE (Identity Services Engine)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Fort Hood, TX 76544, Position Type: Full Time, Position Title: Network Operations Specialist (ESNO)

Location: Fort Hood, TX; White Sands Missile Range, NM

Clearance required: Secret minimum (Tier 3 / T3R); Top Secret / SCI eligible (Tier 5 / T5R) required to administer classified systems or networks or for critical- or special-sensitive duties.

Scope of Work

Monitors and manages day-to-day operations of all ATEC networks (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DREN, SDREN, and test enclaves), sustaining 99.9% network availability during core hours and performing proactive fault detection and network engineering.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Proactively monitor network operations and deploy changes under ATEC change control and configuration management policy
• Manage and troubleshoot hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, long-haul circuits, VPN, and intranet and internet services
• Detect and resolve at least 80% of network component failures before a user-reported ticket, sustaining 99.9% availability
• Configure and manage Software Defined Access, DNA, Identity Services Engine, TCP/IP, VLANs, VRFs, and automation tools
• Support indoor and outdoor plant infrastructure, including work in manholes, bucket trucks, and with telephone poles
• Develop engineering solution packages for capacity upgrades and new technology deployments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified networks
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the assigned work role and level, held prior to performance, with the required computing environment (CE) certification obtained within six (6) months of appointment.