Network Operations Specialist (ESNO)

Paycom; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Network Operations Specialist at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to monitor and manage day-to-day operations of ATEC networks (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DREN, SDREN, and test enclaves) with a focus on 99.9% availability during core hours.

Requires Active Secret clearance, Top Secret/SCI eligibility for certain duties, and DoD 8140/8570.01-M baseline certification with CE within six months. Salary range is $100,000–$117,000.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• 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.

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, VPNs, 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

US citizenship

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Network operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CE certification (DoD 8140/8570.01-M)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $117,000.00 Salary, Position Title: Network Operations Specialist (ESNO)

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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.