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# Network Operations Specialist

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032108/network-operations-specialist

## About the Role

· 1+ years of experience in network administration/operations or related field

· Hands on experience with LAN/WAN

· Experience working with electronic security devices (Intrusion Detection, IDS, Access Control, CCTV, etc.)

· Tier 2 troubleshooting/maintenance experience

· Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

## Description

is seeking a role to support a mission-critical federal program out of ***This role requires an ACTIVE Top Secret w/SCI Eligibility***

· Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices

· Handle Tier 2 issues and perform troubleshooting

· Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies

· Perform packet captures, analyze firewall logs, and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools


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