Bring your technical expertise to complex cyber operations supporting critical national security missions. In this Senior Cyber Network Operator position in Chantilly, VA, you'll help prepare, configure, and manage specialized network infrastructure and technical capabilities in support of evolving mission requirements. Working alongside experienced cyber professionals and mission partners, you'll contribute to technical operations, evaluate network environments, and help develop solutions to challenging engineering problems. This role offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge of networking, system administration, mobile technologies, and technical analysis while providing guidance to colleagues and supporting operational activities across complex mission environments. Key Responsibilities
- Configure, install, and manage network technologies, including routers, switches, database servers, and related infrastructure used to support operational activities.
- Prepare and maintain operational infrastructure and supporting technologies to meet evolving mission requirements.
- Conduct technical debriefs and communicate operational findings, technical considerations, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance to colleagues and mission partners on operational methodologies, tool development, equipment functionality, and technical coordination.
- Analyze network architectures, traffic patterns, internet functionality, and Internet Service Provider (ISP) connectivity to support technical assessments.
- Apply system administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technical environments.
- Evaluate technical risks, identify potential issues, and communicate findings to support informed operational decision-making.
- Assess common enterprise service components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
- Analyze and interpret technical data by parsing files in structured and unstructured formats to identify relevant information.
- Support cyber operations management through technical coordination, infrastructure preparation, and execution of assigned operational activities.
- Collaborate with technical teams and mission partners to address complex engineering challenges and resolve operational issues.
- Manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail and meeting mission objectives.
- Travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) as required to support operational activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in a relevant technical field supporting cyber operations, network engineering, systems administration, or related IT activities.
- Government certification or equivalent qualification, as required for the position.
- Understanding of computer networking architecture, internet functionality, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and network traffic.
- Working knowledge of fundamental technical network analysis and network troubleshooting.
- System administration knowledge across operating systems such as Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
- Understanding of mobile technologies and their implementations.
- Familiarity with large-scale service components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
- Ability to evaluate technical risks and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
- Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support mission requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent.
- General understanding of the customer's organizational mission and operational context.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and develop creative, practical solutions.
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
- Experience parsing and analyzing structured and unstructured files to extract relevant technical information.
- Background supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or related mission-focused technical activities.
- Experience providing technical guidance or knowledge transfer to colleagues and mission partners.
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/ Please be aware, many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship 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. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com. 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. |
NS2 Mission
Oct 28, 2026