Senior Technical Operator (Network Infrastructure) with Security Clearance

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

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Technical Operator to lead complex cyber initiatives and coordinate cross-partner technical efforts. You will oversee engineering directions, assess network architectures, and ensure operational solutions meet mission requirements.

The role demands deep technical knowledge, clear communication with senior stakeholders, and readiness to travel domestically and abroad to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 20+ years of cyber operations and network infrastructure experience.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information to stakeholders.
• Expertise in penetration testing, defensive methods, and intrusion response.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency or mission-partner programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance operational solutions with leadership and teams.
• Provide technical direction to teams building complex engineering solutions.
• Evaluate network architectures and identify common technologies for missions.
• Manage relationships with mission partners and government stakeholders.
• Oversee external partner development to align with needs.
• Coordinate priorities with customer leadership and cyber operations.
• Offer oversight in engineering tech, vulnerability research, network modeling.
• Support design, deployment, testing, and validation of bespoke infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate cyber operations and dependencies across partners.
• Prepare and coordinate memoranda, briefs, and planning docs.
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Apply penetration testing and intrusion response to planning.
• Support field activities addressing technical requirements.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations for decisions.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.

Skills

Technical leadership

Written/verbal communication

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Bring your technical expertise and operational leadership to complex cyber initiatives supporting critical national security missions. Join NS2 Mission as a Senior Technical Operator in Chantilly, VA, where you'll help shape operational capabilities, coordinate technical efforts across mission partners, and support the development and deployment of specialized network infrastructure.

In this role, you'll collaborate with program leadership, engineering teams, government stakeholders, and external partners to address complex technical challenges and advance mission objectives. You'll provide oversight of technical development, evaluate operational capabilities, coordinate planning activities, and help ensure solutions are aligned with mission requirements. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced professional who can navigate complex multi-agency environments, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and apply deep technical knowledge to operational problem-solving.

Key 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.
• Travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) as required to support operational objectives.

Required 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and mission-critical information clearly in writing and verbally to stakeholders across varied technical disciplines and organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of penetration testing, defensive methodologies, and network intrusion response.
• Ability to support the design, development, and deployment of specialized or bespoke infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, coordinating, and managing formal correspondence and operational documentation.
• Experience working directly with field teams or supporting operational activities in the field.
• Background supporting complex technical projects involving multiple agencies, organizations, or mission partners.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and deconflicting technical activities or cyber operations with mission partners.
• Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to assess risks and guide complex operational decisions.
• Ability and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous OCONUS Operational Travel Experience.
• Experience Providing Technical Oversight Across Complex, Multidisciplinary Engineering Or Cyber Operations Programs.
• Background Coordinating Technical Initiatives Among Government Customers, External Partners, And Field Personnel.
• Demonstrated Ability To Manage Competing Priorities And Provide Technical Guidance Across Multiple Concurrent Initiatives.
• Strong Experience Developing And Delivering Technical Briefings, Operational Plans, And Recommendations For Senior Stakeholders.

Position Clearance Requirement

TS/SCI with an FSP

Salary And Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $137,677.00 to $190,545.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: https://sapns2.com/ns2-mission-careers/

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.