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Mid-Level Cyber Network Operator

United States, Chantilly · Job Posted December 09, 2025
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At Hoplite Solutions, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower mission-critical operations and enhance national security. We're seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Network Operator to join our team in a hands-on technical role that directly supports operational readiness and capability development. In this position, you will play a key role in managing and deploying advanced network technologies, training mission partners, and building the infrastructure needed for high-impact operational success. If you're driven by purpose, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team making a real-world impact—Hoplite Solutions is the place for you.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage and install network technologies such as routers, switches, database servers and related technologies to rehearse operational activity
  • Train colleagues and mission partners on operational methodology, tool development, equipment functionality, and technical/operational deconfliction
  • Obtain operational infrastructure for use as intermediate operational launch platforms

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant technical field to the position
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
  • Government certification or equivalent
  • Understanding of technical specifications
  • Ability to evaluate and articulate technical risk
  • Understanding of computer networking architecture
  • Understanding the basic internet functionality, ISPs and network traffic
  • Possess system administration level knowledge of operating systems (i.e., Window, Unix, Linux, Mac OS, Mobile OS’s etc.)
  • Ability to convey technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to apply analytical thinking to decision-making and problem solving
  • Ability to research, analyze, prioritize, problem solve, synthesize large amounts of data/information, and to work several tasks concurrently with minimum supervision
  • Understanding of fundamental technical network analysis

Nice to have

  • Understanding Mobile technologies and implementations
  • Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with commonly used large-scale service components (webservers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, storage cluster, etc.)

What we offer

  • paid holidays and vacation
  • fully covered healthcare
  • short- and long-term disability
  • up to 7% 401(k) matching
  • referral bonuses
  • tuition reimbursement

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