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# OCONUS Network Operations (NETOPS) Manager / Network Administrat

- **Company:** Empower AI Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Cyber Security, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Disaster Recovery, Ethernet, Information Technology Operations, IPv4, IPv6, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Diagrams, Wireless Security, Network Monitoring, Network Service, Network Administration, PVCS Version Manager, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, C4i, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137813/oconus-network-operations-netops-manager-network-administrat

## About the Role

* Demonstrated capability as a NETOPS Manager responsible for O&M of a WAN infrastructure.
 * Experience managing/maintaining routers, switches, KG175/SG250 cryptographic equipment, and with C4I networks.
 * Shall possess a high degree of expertise on routers, network switches, network encryption devices (e.g. KG/SG-250), Ethernet, 802.1X, VPNs, GRE tunneling, CSUs/DSUs, TCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, PVCs, ACLs, MPLS, CWM, DWDM.
 * Shall possess:
1) Ten (10) or more years in the field or related area
2) Education: BA/BS in information technology or related discipline
3) Certifications: ITIL V3, CASP+, and CCNP
4) SECRET Clearance, * Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) network environments.

 * Familiarity with DISA or Army network standards and compliance protocols.
 * Experience with enterprise-grade network monitoring and management tools.
 * ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
 * Leadership experience managing teams across multiple IT domains

## Description

* The NETOPS Manager shall oversee the internal enterprise services of Network Administration, System Administration, Unified Capabilities, and Cybersecurity.
 * Manage the operations and performance of complex WAN environments comprising multiple equipment vendors and network technologies.
 * Oversee the internal enterprise service areas of Network Administration, System Administration, Unified Capabilities (UC), and Cybersecurity.
 * Provide expert-level configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of the following technologies:

 * Routers, network switches, network encryption devices (e.g., KG/SG-250)
 * Ethernet, 802.1X, VPNs, GRE tunneling, CSUs/DSUs
 * Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6
 * Advanced networking features: PVCs, ACLs, CWM, DWDM

Ensure high availability and reliability of critical network services and implement contingency and disaster recovery strategies as needed.

Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and unified communications teams to support cross-functional IT operations.

Develop and maintain documentation, configuration baselines, network diagrams, and security compliance reports.

Supervise and mentor junior network administrators and provide hands-on technical leadership.

Monitor and respond to network performance, intrusion detection, and system health alerts.


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