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Network Operations (OPM 441)

Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

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Network Operations Specialists deploy and manage secure network infrastructures. They diagnose connectivity issues, optimize performance, and implement defenses to ensure availability, compliance, and protection from emerging threats.

What You'll Do

Network Performance Optimization

Design, configure, and optimize robust network architectures, ensuring peak performance through proactive monitoring and subnet management.

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Implement cybersecurity defenses, secure communications, and rapidly troubleshoot network incidents to protect against evolving threats.

Resilience Risk Management

Develop, test, and execute comprehensive contingency and disaster recovery plans to ensure network resilience and regulatory compliance.

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