Network Operations Specialist (ESNO) with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Network Operations Specialist for Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role focuses on monitoring and sustaining DoD networks with 99.9% availability, plus proactive fault detection.

Citizenship is required and an active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility is needed for classified duties. Responsibilities include monitoring changes under policy, troubleshooting hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and intranet/internet services;

Qualifications

• Proven ability to monitor day-to-day network operations and detect faults proactively.
• Experience troubleshooting hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, VPNs, and related services.
• Citizenship in the United States with eligibility for required security clearances.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M CE certification required within six months of appointment.
• Proficiency in English (reading/writing/speaking).

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
• 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.

Skills

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Network configuration

Automation tools

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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
• 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.