ShorePoint is a cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We are seeking a Network Operations Specialist who has experience planning, implementing, and operating network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments in the federal market. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and emerging company in the cybersecurity market.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.
• Integrate, Configure and optimize physical and virtual network hardware and software.
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
• Integrate new systems into existing network architecture.
• Monitor network capacity and performance.
• Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure that information is safeguarded against outside parties.

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge of routing, TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
• Expert knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.
• Working knowledge of the UNIX, Linux and Windows Operating System’s and familiarity with a variety of subsidiary support systems.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Office 365, Azure and AWS cloud services.
• Working knowledge of VMWare ESX and Redhat OS virtualization.
• Experience with monitoring, data backups and recovery techniques, system utilization, and recovery testing.
• Experience creating and maintaining network and system diagrams.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
• Must have the ability and desire to solve problems and work in a highly technical environment.
• Must be detailed oriented and possess good technical writing skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively – Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads,and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities

Desired Skills

• Experience operating and maintaining F5 products
• Experience operating and maintaining HPE Nimble products

Education Requirement

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical IT field

Years of Experience Requirement

• 4 to 6 years of directly related work experience

Certification Requirement

• Relevant industry certification preferred

Location

• Arlington, VA

Security Clearance

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain customer required security clearance