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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Operations Technician - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Systems Analysis, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Software, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Installation Services, Microsoft PowerPoint, Service Pack, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Wireless Devices, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/co/aurora/7855bb94-44af-4c43-bd7e-4600b17f74f1 ## About the Role Innovation Communication Professionalism Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams Network Routing Network Switches Network Security Systems Analysis Operating Systems IT Infrastructure Microsoft Software GIAC Certifications Time Off Management Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint System Administration Network Infrastructure Communications Systems Network Troubleshooting Functional Specification IAT Level III Certification Configuration Documentation Interpersonal Communications Employee Assistance Programs Juniper Network Technologies Network Performance Management GIAC Certified Incident Handler Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Cisco Certified Network Associate GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Information Technology Infrastructure Library CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CISCO Certified Network Professional - Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Education / Certifications: * Technical BA/BS Degree; Or * High School Diploma or Associate Degree * IAT III baseline certification (CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH) * Preferred ITIL v3; CCNA; Juniper Experience: * 5 years with BA/BS Degree; Or * Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Network Operations Technician for large, complex programs/systems in a Network Operations Center environment with a High School or Associate Degree * Experience supporting DoD projects, specifically network modernization projects Skills & Technology Used: * Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with their team and customers. * General user capabilities of Microsoft software applications required primarily Project, Excel, PowerPoint & Word and Microsoft Teams or SharePoint ## Description As a Journeyman Network Operations Technician, you will provide day-to-day operational support for base-wide network infrastructure, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity. This mid-level role plays a key part in sustaining mission-critical communications systems by monitoring network health, responding to incidents, and executing approved changes and maintenance activities. The Journeyman Network Operations Technician supports the configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices. * Multi-disciplined network technician with experience observing legacy network behavior and comparing against baseline performance. * Creates and responds to incident tickets and performs network triage per SOPs and knowledge articles. * Responsible for resolving IT hardware and software infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software, or system functional specifications. * Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with IT infrastructure, including user systems, servers, storage, and network connectivity. * Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users. * Apply security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment. * Supports new infrastructure projects. * Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure. * Performs system patching and IAVA patches to network routers and switches. * Performs Cisco or equivalent and software upgrades. * Develops and updates configuration templates for switch and router installs. * Applies configuration templates for initial switch and router installs. * Troubleshoot systems document failures and accessibility problems within the network to our services. * Monitors network performance against current outages. * Develops and leverages network TTPs and SOPs to close tickets. * Provides training as required on network operations TTPs and SOPs. * Supports engineering designs data calls. * Supports new/enhanced network implementation, installation, and technical refresh projects within a site or locale. * Works independently with some supervision. Performs Network ticket resolution. * Uses administrative access to the network to stage new switches, router. * Uses administrative access to network components to research errors, incidents, problems, and to perform incident analysis and identify potential problems. * Routes Service Requests to the appropriate organization required for incident resolution. * Performs root cause analyses.