Network Operations Specialist | Req#3750
Description
DecisiveInstincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Network Operations Specialist in Newport, RI. This requires a Top-Secret Clearance.
Target Start Date: Q1 2025
Responsibilities:
• Plans, implements and operates hardware in a virtual and network services/systems platform.
• Installs, configures, tests, operates, maintains, and manages network devices including hardware, software, and operating systems and permit information sharing.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Plans, implements and operates hardware in a virtual and network services/systems platform.
• Installs, configures, tests, operates, maintains, and manages network devices including hardware, software, and operating systems and permit information sharing.
• Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
• Meet DOD 8140 role qualifications for Network Operations Specialist (441) proficiency level.
• Install and maintain voice data infrastructure on classified and unclassified Cisco networks.
• Implement and document network devices routers, switches, wireless access points, security appliances and VoIP equipment.
• Moves, additions, and changes of local area network.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inventory, and security measures using ITIL processes for voice and data networks.
• Work with branch team members to assess and solve infrastructure challenges.
• Meet DOD 8140 role qualifications for Network Operations Specialist (441) proficiency level.
• Install and maintain voice data infrastructure on classified and unclassified Cisco networks.
• Implement and document network devices routers, switches, wireless access points, security appliances and VoIP equipment.
• Moves, additions, and changes of local area network.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inventory, and security measures using ITIL processes for voice and data networks.
• Work with branch team members to assess and solve infrastructure challenges.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Tasks (KSAT):
• Cisco Experience with IOS, Firewalls, VoIP, and VPNs required.
• Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches.
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose network connectivity problem.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software.
• Monitor network capacity and performance.
• Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.
• Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
• Remote access technology concepts.
• Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Communication methods, principles, and concepts supporting network infrastructure.
• Telecommunications concepts (e.g., Routing Algorithms, Fiber Optics Systems Link Budgeting, Add/Drop Multiplexers).
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
• Common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).
• Cloud computing service models Software as Service, Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) in private, public, and hybrid on and off premise environments.
• Local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.
• Measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
• Network TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System, and directory services.
• Analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.
• Implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
• Establishing a routing schema.
• Implementing, maintaining, and improving established network security practices.
• Protecting a network against malware.
• Configuring network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection).
• Cisco Experience with IOS, Firewalls, VoIP, and VPNs required.
• Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches.
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose network connectivity problem.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software.
• Monitor network capacity and performance.
• Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.
• Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
• Remote access technology concepts.
• Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Communication methods, principles, and concepts supporting network infrastructure.
• Telecommunications concepts (e.g., Routing Algorithms, Fiber Optics Systems Link Budgeting, Add/Drop Multiplexers).
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
• Common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).
• Cloud computing service models Software as Service, Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service (PaaS) in private, public, and hybrid on and off premise environments.
• Local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.
• Measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
• Network TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System, and directory services.
• Analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.
• Implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
• Establishing a routing schema.
• Implementing, maintaining, and improving established network security practices.
• Protecting a network against malware.
• Configuring network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection).
Degree (Required or certifications below can be substituted in lieu of):
• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.
Certification (Preferred one of the following in lieu of Required Degree):
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• Certified Network Defender (CND)
• CompTIA Network+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Security+
• CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• Certified Network Defender (CND)
• CompTIA Network+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Security+
• CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
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