Network Operations Specialist / Network Infrastructure Lead
About the job
- At least 5 years of enterprise network administration experience involving routing, switching, firewalls, and proxies in a Department of Defense or comparable environment.
- DoDM 8140.03 foundational qualification is required before starting, along with Residential Qualification for privileged access.
- Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency connection approval processes is required.
- DCWF Work Role 511 Network Operations Specialist at intermediate proficiency is required; common qualifying certifications include CCNA or Network+ plus Security+.
- An advanced networking certification, such as CCNP, is required.
- Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, and network transport devices using Cisco IOS-XE/NEXUS.
- Implement firewall and proxy rule changes.
- Support critical service restoration during contingencies, prioritizing SIPRNet secure communications.
- Perform diagnostic isolation at service seams with enterprise providers, including RNECs and DISA, and deliver fault-attribution reports.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records.
- Lead enterprise network administration for U.S. Army Transportation Command C4ISR and distribution operations, managing routers, switches, and transport devices across the enterprise to ensure resilient NIPR and SIPR connectivity.
About the company
Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AMIC extended CWS's $213.3 million Air Force cyberspace contract through October 2, 2031.
- CWS won a $19.8 million Integrated Air Force Network Operations and Services award in April 2026.
- FY2026 YTD obligations reached $40.8 million across 30 actions, signaling active capture.
What critics are saying
- CWS's GSA MAS period ends September 15, 2026, forcing recompete pressure.
- GAO protest B-424228 remains open through November 12, 2026, risking DFAS revenue.
- Air Force concentration and bid protests expose CWS to contract loss and shrinkage.
What makes Computer World Services unique
- CWS holds GSA MAS, OASIS+, ITES-3S, and CIO-SP3 vehicles across 2026.
- It serves 20-plus federal customers globally with ISO 9001 and CMMI-DEV Level 3.
- Its Air Force network operations and cybersecurity work sits inside mission-critical systems.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options