Senior Cyber Network Engineer – Mission-Critical Ops

NS2 Mission; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Cyber Network Operator to configure, maintain, and evaluate infrastructure for national security objectives. You’ll work with experienced teams to manage networking, systems administration across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile OS, and to assess risks and drive technical decisions.

You will prepare operational platforms, guide colleagues on methodologies and tool use, interpret specifications, and communicate findings clearly to technical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in cyber network operations or related IT fields.
• Government clearance or equivalent qualification as required.
• Knowledge of networking architecture, ISP connectivity, and traffic.
• System administration across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile OS.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage network technologies to support operations.
• Prepare and maintain operational infrastructure for mission objectives.
• Provide guidance on methodologies, tools, and equipment functionality.
• Interpret specs and evaluate configurations for operational needs.
• Analyze network architecture, ISP connectivity, and traffic for assessments.
• Apply system administration across Windows/Unix/Linux/macOS/mobile OS.
• Identify and communicate technical risks and recommended actions.
• Conduct network analysis and troubleshoot to support decisions.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources for planning.
• Manage concurrent tasks and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Communicate findings through documentation and briefings.
• Support readiness by configuring and maintaining infrastructure.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems administration

Technical communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Windows

Unix

Linux

macOS

Mobile OS

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Cyber Network Operator to configure, maintain, and evaluate infrastructure for national security objectives. You’ll work with experienced teams to manage networking, systems administration across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile OS, and to assess risks and drive technical decisions.

You will prepare operational platforms, guide colleagues on methodologies and tool use, interpret specifications, and communicate findings clearly to technical and