Senior TS/SCI Cyber Network Operator (Poly)

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Cyber Network Operator to manage and install network technologies, train colleagues, and prepare operational launch platforms for mission support.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly, 8+ years with BS/BA (or 6+ MS, 3+ PhD), and deep familiarity with network security tools and operating systems. Candidates should be able to convey complex concepts clearly and work across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 3+ years with PhD
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• Government certification or equivalent
• Ability to evaluate and articulate technical risk
• Understanding of computer networking architecture
• Proficiency with network-security technologies: firewalls, proxies, ipchains, iptables, SNORT, NMAP and related products
• Proficiency with basic internet functionality, ISPs and network traffic
• Possess system administration level knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS, Mobile OS)
• Ability to convey technical and non-technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to decision-making and problem solving
• Understanding of fundamental technical network analysis
• Ability to train others on operational methodology, tool development, equipment functionality and de-confliction
• Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent
• Familiarity with commonly used large-scale service components (webservers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, storage cluster, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage and install network technologies such as routers, switches, database servers and related technologies to rehearse operational activity.
• Train colleagues and mission partners on operational methodology, tool development, equipment functionality, and technical/operational deconfliction.
• Obtain operational infrastructure for use as intermediate operational launch platforms.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Training others

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Network architecture understanding

Education

BS/BA with 8+ years experience

MS/MA with 6+ years experience

PhD with 3+ years experience

Tools

Firewalls

Proxies

SNORT

NMAP

iptables

ipchains

Windows

Unix/Linux

Mac OS

Mobile OS

Job description

Peraton in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Cyber Network Operator to manage and install network technologies, train colleagues, and prepare operational launch platforms for mission support.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly, 8+ years with BS/BA (or 6+ MS, 3+ PhD), and deep familiarity with network security tools and operating systems. Candidates should be able to convey complex concepts clearly and work across teams.