Network Operations Lead

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Network Operations Lead to join our team supporting a National law enforcement agency NOC. This team provides support services for Network(s) Management, Operations, and Maintenance for all Network(s) infrastructure. Support includes providing real-time incident monitoring, predictive and proactive analysis and reporting, incident resolution and escalation, problem management and resolution, coordinating of events related to network communications, network utilization and availability analysis and reporting. The NOC is staffed 24x7x365 with three (3) shifts of mid to senior level contract technicians and handles approximately 4,000 tickets a month.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Ten (10) Plus years of SENIOR LEVEL EXPERIENCE administering enterprise infrastructures in large enterprises.

• Working knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, and equipment (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers).

• Experience implementing and administering an enterprise-wide monitoring system for servers, networking devices, and applications.

• Routing and switching/Firewall (FW) SME with Six (6 plus) years

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Certifications preferred include: CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field or equivalent experience

Clearance

• Background Investigation is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Plans, organizes, and directs the Network Operations Team to ensure the stable operation of the network infrastructure. Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, network security, telecommunications systems and service desk. Responsible for managing and setting priorities for the monitoring and maintenance of network systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, wireless. Responsible for managing and setting priorities for the Network Management Operations team. Provides support to end users, operations personnel, and strategic program management. Ensures the effective monitoring and response to hardware, software, and network problems. Coordinates and manages the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities. The Network Operations Team Lead will also schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

COMPETENCIES

• Oral Communication

• Written Communication

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Expertise

• Initiative

• Foster Innovation

• Results Oriented

• Teamwork

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Springfield or Ashburn, Virginia

• Remote or In-Person: 100% Onsite

• Type of environment: Office

• Noise level: Medium

• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday.

• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Background Investigation is required

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $160,000 - $220,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at .

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

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Job Locations US-VA-Ashburn | US-VA-Springfield

ID 2025-8246

Category Technical Support/Help Desk

Type Regular Full-Time