Senior Cyber Operations & Network Infrastructure Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Operator (Network Infrastructure) to lead and coordinate complex cyber operational efforts across mission partners. You will oversee technical development, assess architectures, and ensure infrastructure delivers against critical national security objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 20+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of relevant technical experience supporting cyber operations, network infrastructure, engineering, or related mission-focused activities.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders across varied technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with division leadership and multidisciplinary teams to define, coordinate, and advance operational solutions addressing strategic capability gaps.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to teams developing solutions for complex engineering and cyber operational challenges.
• Evaluate network architectures and conduct cross-network analysis to identify common technologies and capabilities that may support mission objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with mission partners, government stakeholders, and external technical organizations.
• Oversee technical development efforts performed by external partners, ensuring deliverables align with operational needs and established objectives.
• Work with customer leadership and mission stakeholders to coordinate priorities and provide technical guidance across cyber operations.
• Provide technical oversight and consultation in areas such as engineering technologies, vulnerability research, network modeling, and specialized infrastructure.
• Support the design, deployment, testing, and validation of bespoke infrastructure and technical capabilities to ensure they meet operational requirements.
• Plan and coordinate technical and cyber operational activities, identifying dependencies, resolving conflicts, and facilitating collaboration across mission partners.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate operational memoranda, formal correspondence, technical briefings, and planning documentation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, operational considerations, and recommendations to audiences with varying technical backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Apply knowledge of penetration testing, defensive methodologies, and network intrusion response to inform technical assessments and operational planning.
• Support field activities and coordinate with operational teams to address technical requirements in dynamic environments.
• Identify technical risks, evaluate potential solutions, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making and successful mission execution.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Network infrastructure

Cyber operations

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Operator (Network Infrastructure) to lead and coordinate complex cyber operational efforts across mission partners. You will oversee technical development, assess architectures, and ensure infrastructure delivers against critical national security objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 20+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.