Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) Analyst

On-siteUnited States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

About the opportunity

Description 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.

Requirements

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 innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.
What’s 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.

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