Network Operations Specialist

Overview

Decisive Instincts, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Network Operations Specialist in Newport, RI . This requires a Top-S ecret C learance.

Target

Start Date:

Q1 2025

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, trace route, 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.
• 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+, Cyber Sec First Responder (CFR), GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please

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