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# Network Operations Lead

- **Company:** Computer World Services
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Issue Tracking Systems, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59147438-network-operations-lead

## About the Role

* Bachelor's in technical or engineering field.
 * 10+ years in enterprise network administration.
 * Proven experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
 * Expertise with network monitoring and ticketing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

 * CCNP/CCIE or ITIL v3 certification.
 * DHS or Federal NOC experience., * Must have favorably passed a full five (5) year background investigation (BI) required by CBP policies and procedures for employment prior to beginning work with CBP.

## Description

CWS seeks a Network Operations Lead to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Network Operations Center (NOC) contract operational teams. The Network Operations Lead leads the NOC operational teams responsible for maintaining continuous network availability, performance, and reliability across the CBP enterprise, which includes services provided across geographically dispersed sites., * Oversee day-to-day NOC operations, ensuring 24x7x365 coverage.

 * Direct monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure.
 * Supervise NOC technicians and ensure SOP compliance.
 * Coordinate scheduled maintenance, patching, and system upgrades.
 * Interface with CBP government leads for operational updates and escalations.


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