Operations Specialist - Top Secret Clearance | Oahu, Hawaii

Cambridge International Systems Inc; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, etc.

401(k) immediate vesting and match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist to support critical operations in Oahu, Hawaii. The role requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and offers a base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

You will work as part of a 24/7 support team, monitor mission systems, coordinate with Government Project Managers, and help sustain essential facilities and IT infrastructure. This is a full-time CONUS position with opportunities for growth within a global team.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School education; four years' experience in a team environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI).
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations as part of a 24/7 support team.
• Monitor mission and support systems (generators, HVAC, IT equipment) and resolve issues.
• Provide timely updates to customers and senior leaders for situational awareness.
• Conduct pass down briefings and maintain logs for on-coming watch teams.
• Train and mentor junior watch standers and update standard operating procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

IT systems monitoring

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

IT monitoring tools

Security systems

Job description

Operations Specialist– Top Secret Clearance | Oahu, Hawaii

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking an Operations Specialist to support operations in Oahu, Hawaii. This is a full-time CONUS position requiring an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

The base salary range for this role is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You’ll Do

• Is a member of a 24/7 support team responsible for overseeing daily operations.
• Must be able to work within a team standing a rotating watch to ensure project deliverables.
• Be able to monitor operations and to include mission and support systems (generators, HVAC, etc.) and leverage a wide range of accesses and technical tools to immediately fix many of the technical issues that hinder the mission.
• Monitor IT mission equipment including, servers, clients, routers, switches, telecommunications cabling, etc.
• Provide basic troubleshooting skills to resolve problems.
• Act as escalation manager liaison between operations and support elements for rapid restoration notification.
• Provide timely updates to customers, Senior Leadership and the Program Manager for situational awareness documentation.
• Conduct pass down briefings, maintain pass down logs and present to on-coming watch teams.
• Train and mentor newly assigned and/or junior watch standers.
• Prepares and administrates the preparation of operations procedures and initiates ongoing updates and changes.
• Conduct routine project status meetings with Government Project Managers and company project team and help identify project challenges and risks while offering alternatives to achieve success and continually improve enterprise processes.
• Facilitate or participate in the creation of document deliverables, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Assessments, Project Status Reports, etc. prior to submitting to the Government.
• Instructs craft personnel and technical staff in equipment and systems operations, equipment maintenance methods, safe work practices, and procedures, and administers apprenticeship programs.
• Ensure project deadlines are kept and ensure tasks remain within project scope.
• Assists in the operations and maintenance of an organization, branch, plant, or department by performing complex technical work and directing others as assigned in the operation.
• Monitors surveillance systems, alarms, and video equipment in the global security operations center (GSOC).
• Works with other business units and acts as a liaison during emergencies, crisis response, and conveying business information.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to security equipment and all access control to ensure they are working properly.
• Completes incident reports and work orders and assists with investigations.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

Minimum High School and four (4) years' experience working in a team environment.

Clearance

• Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Act as escalationmanager liaison between operations and support elements for rapid restoration notification.
• Show initiative and the ability to work within a team while keeping Cambridge management informed of shifting priorities and challenges.
• Well organized and detail orientated.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Willing and able to work shift, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Ability to establish confidence and credibility with managers and senior level Navy leaders and the ability to foster open communications within teams.
• Work effectively in diverse environments to include civilians, military, and contractors.
• Concurrently handle multiple issues and assignments.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies.

Travel & Passport

Some overnight stays possible.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work. Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed. Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted. Physical activities may include bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, consistent with established one-person lift guidelines. Use of tools and equipment as required for the role. Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods. Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Interaction with others in dynamic environments, including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution. Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.

Background & Security

Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation. Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another, to perseverein order toget the job done, and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at .

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard toany protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicantsmay be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

We provide reasonable accommodationforqualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance withfederal, state, and local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at .