Network Operations Watch Officer

Job#: 3040460

Job Description:
Network Operations Watch Officer

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland (On-site)

Role Overview

This position requires providing in-depth knowledge and recommendations on potential impacts and routing options to restore key resources. A successful candidate will understand the physical layer of the information network and support the mission to provide, operate, and assure command and control, information-sharing capabilities, and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure. This role involves working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment or as a Watch Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial analysis of reported outages and communicate with the Battle Captain within 15 minutes.
• Track current outages impacting the network, such as fiber cuts, equipment failures, or facility outages.
• Maintain knowledge of the status and restoration process for Internet Access Points (IAP), Trans-Oceanic Trunks (TOT), and high-capacity circuits.
• Provide timely reporting for all reportable outages through published reports to senior leaders.
• Understand trouble tickets as they are received and report the problem to the appropriate teams.
• Create network topologies and architecture diagrams as needed.

Required Qualifications: must be eligible to obtain/maintain DOD Top Secret

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Or, Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Or, Associate's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Or, 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in a NOC environment or as a Watch Officer; a telecommunications or satellite background is also applicable.
• Basic networking experience to understand and report on issues like fiber cuts, equipment failures, and facility outages.
• Experience with any ticketing system, such as Global Ticket Management System (GTMS) Remedy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Experience with applications like World Wide Online System (WWOLS), NCCM-R, or Telecommunications Certification Office Support System (TCOSS).

Professional Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be flexible, dependable, and able to multi-task with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a current DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, such as Security+ CE.
• Experience with support applications including Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS), Integrated Network Management System (INMS), or Direct Connect Online (DCO).
• Familiarity with ITIL v3 framework.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.

Work Environment

This position requires working one of two available shifts. One opening is for Wednesday - Sunday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The second opening is for Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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