Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) Analyst

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is seeking Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) Analysts for anticipated opportunities supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington Virginia.

The selected candidate will support the continuous monitoring operation and maintenance of enterprise networks servers and information systems across classified and unclassified environments. This position requires experience monitoring network performance troubleshooting infrastructure issues responding to operational incidents and coordinating with network engineering systems administration and cybersecurity personnel to maintain system availability and mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise networks servers applications and supporting infrastructure to identify performance issues outages security events and operational anomalies.
• Perform initial analysis and troubleshooting of network connectivity system availability and infrastructure performance issues.
• Respond to network and system alerts assess operational impact and escalate incidents to appropriate technical personnel.
• Support network incident management including ticket creation prioritization tracking escalation and resolution documentation.
• Monitor network performance indicators including bandwidth utilization latency device availability and system health.
• Utilize network monitoring and management tools to identify potential service disruptions and support timely restoration of affected systems.
• Coordinate with network engineers systems administrators and cybersecurity teams to resolve technical issues and maintain operational continuity.
• Support cybersecurity monitoring activities by identifying and escalating suspicious network activity and potential security incidents.
• Maintain operational logs shift turnover documentation incident reports and network status summaries.
• Assist with implementation of approved network configuration changes maintenance activities and infrastructure upgrades.
• Support continuity of operations disaster recovery and incident response activities as directed.
• Participate in operational process improvements and the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures.

• Final DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to meet additional task-order security requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in network operations enterprise IT monitoring technical support or a Network Operations Center (NOC)/NOSC environment.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking DNS routing switching VLANs and common network protocols.
• Experience using enterprise monitoring tools to identify and troubleshoot network or system performance issues.
• Familiarity with incident management trouble ticketing systems and technical escalation procedures.
• Experience supporting Windows or Linux-based enterprise environments.
• Ability to analyze technical issues document findings and communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to support operational schedules including shift or after-hours coverage when required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD enterprise networks classified systems or mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Experience working in a 24/7 Network Operations Center Security Operations Center or combined NOSC environment.
• CompTIA Network Security CCNA or comparable technical certification.
• Experience with SolarWinds PRTG Nagios Splunk or similar monitoring and management platforms.
• Familiarity with network security technologies including firewalls intrusion detection systems and endpoint security tools.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements DISA STIGs and incident reporting procedures.
• Experience supporting network availability redundancy failover and continuity of operations capabilities.
• Prior experience supporting DARPA or another DoD research and development organization.

Work Location and Schedule

Anticipated work location is Arlington VA. Specific onsite requirements work schedules shift coverage and travel will be determined by individual task orders.

This requisition supports anticipated task-order opportunities under an awarded contract vehicle. Employment is contingent upon task-order award funding and position availability.

About us: We are Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security Software Development Test & Evaluation and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals we come together as a team supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity determination and all of CPTs collaboration efforts our team prioritizes communication accountability and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

Whats In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk VA with personnel in various states including Virginia Maryland Florida and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.