Network Operations Specialist (Various Levels)

About the role

The Network Operations Specialist serves as Key Personnel within the Systems & Network Infrastructure capability area for the GITSS-A Task Order, providing technical oversight, operational monitoring, and rapid incident restoration across global command sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct operational network monitoring and health assessments using SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Security Event Manager, and enterprise SIEM tools.
• Identify and remediate network interface drops, latency bottlenecks, circuit outages, and transport degradations.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Cisco IOS‑XE and NEXUS routers, switches, and transport devices.
• Execute routine maintenance scripts, configuration backups, and STIG compliance checks.
• Implement firewall and proxy rule changes as authorized and support cybersecurity tools such as Cisco ISE, Palo Alto NGFW, and Symantec ProxySG.

Required profile

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands‑on experience in Network Operations Center or enterprise network administration.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance and eligibility for DISS/MP ICAM vetting.

Required skills

• SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and Security Event Manager.
• Cisco IOS‑XE, Cisco NEXUS, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Palo Alto Next‑Generation Firewalls.
• Symantec ProxySG.
• Network monitoring, firewall rule implementation, and STIG compliance.