Senior Technical Operator (Travel)

Bring your operational expertise and technical knowledge to complex initiatives supporting critical national security missions. As a Senior Technical Operator in Chantilly, VA, you'll support the planning, coordination, and execution of specialized technical operations while helping advance cyber capabilities and address evolving mission requirements. Working closely with client partners, field personnel, and multidisciplinary technical teams, you'll apply your experience in cyber operations, network administration, and operational support to evaluate capabilities, coordinate technical activities, and help develop effective mission solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work across regional operational environments, support complex multi-client initiatives, and contribute your technical expertise to capabilities that directly support national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support technical operations across assigned regions in alignment with evolving mission priorities and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with client partners, field officers, and multidisciplinary teams to identify requirements, address technical challenges, and advance operational capabilities.
• Provide technical insight and support across cyber operations, including the evaluation and application of existing cyber tools and capabilities.
• Design, configure, operate, and maintain Cisco-based network infrastructure and related networking technologies supporting operational environments.
• Support the evaluation, testing, and validation of technical capabilities to ensure solutions meet operational requirements.
• Apply knowledge of traditional cyber network operations and technical targeting to help inform capability development and operational planning.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client partners, field personnel, and other mission stakeholders.
• Prepare, draft, and coordinate formal correspondence, operational documentation, and technical communications.
• Develop and deliver briefings on technical topics and operational activities to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Support field personnel and operational teams by providing technical guidance, coordination, and subject matter expertise.
• Contribute to complex projects involving multiple clients and mission partners while helping coordinate priorities and technical dependencies.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) as required to support operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a relevant technical field supporting cyber operations, network engineering, technical operations, or related mission-focused activities.
• At least 7 years of experience providing technical operations support within specific geographic regions.
• Working knowledge of cyber capabilities, technical tools, and operational methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with client partners and supporting collaborative mission objectives.
• Experience drafting, coordinating, and managing formal technical and operational correspondence.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical briefings to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge and experience.
• Previous experience supporting field officers and operational personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex projects involving multiple clients, agencies, or mission partners.
• Experience as a network administrator or similar technical professional designing, configuring, and operating Cisco-based network environments.
• Working knowledge of customer applications and cyber operations capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience providing field technical operator support and related operational expertise.
• Previous operational travel experience and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS to meet mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience testing and validating technical capabilities to ensure solutions meet operational requirements.
• Strong background in traditional technical operations, including technical targeting and its application to capability development.
• Experience providing technical recommendations and operational guidance to support evolving mission requirements.
• Background coordinating field activities and technical initiatives across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with complex cyber operational environments and the tools and technologies supporting mission execution.
• Experience collaborating with government customers, external partners, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Salary and Benefits Information:

The salary range for this position is $137,677.00 to $190,545.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: https://sapns2.com/ns2-mission-careers/ We win with inclusion NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.