<p>Company Description</p> <p>Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.</p> <p>If you're looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy "Mission First, Customer Always".</p> <p>We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Link Solutions Inc. is seeking a Network Operations Lead to join our team in Quantico, VA.</p> <ul> <li>Must be a U.S. Citizen </li><li>Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD Clearance with SCI eligibility </li><li>Non-remote (relocation incentive available) </li></ul> <p>Our Network Operations Lead will support the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Program under the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG). In this senior-level role, you will manage and provide oversight of PKI system infrastructure and network operations. You will lead the sustainment and evolution of PKI capabilities across the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN), including support for certificate authorities (CAs), validation services, virtualization, hardware security modules (HSMs), and secure storage.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead and oversee day-to-day technical operations for PKI Network Operations, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance across multiple enclaves.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the single Government-facing point of contact for all PKI Network Operations system management tasks.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of PKI infrastructure, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Microsoft ADCS, Keyfactor EJBCA, Red Hat CA software</p> </li><li> <p>Certificate Validation Infrastructure (OCSP, CRLs)</p> </li><li> <p>Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)</p> </li><li> <p>Virtual infrastructure (VMware)</p> </li><li> <p>Storage Area Network (NetApp)</p> </li><li> <p>Server Management tools</p> </li><li> <p>Provide Tier III troubleshooting and technical leadership for incident response and root cause analysis.</p> </li><li> <p>Guide configuration management, change control, COOP/disaster recovery, and operational documentation using SharePoint repositories.</p> </li><li> <p>Direct proactive monitoring and performance tuning using MCCOG-provided tools.</p> </li><li> <p>Liaise with third-party vendors and internal teams for issue escalation and resolution.</p> </li><li> <p>Mentor junior technical staff and lead continuous improvement initiatives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizen </li><li>Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility </li><li>Ten (10+) years of total IT experience </li><li>Minimum seven (7+) years of PKI-specific experience in DoD or classified environments </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field </li><li>Experience managing cross-functional technical teams </li></ul> <p>Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>IAT Level III Certification required (CompTIA CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP). </li><li>Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or current equivalent </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>In-depth understanding of enterprise PKI architecture, certificate lifecycle operations, and key management best practices. </li><li>Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and information assurance regulations, STIGs, SCAP, and RMF. </li><li>Hands-on experience with VMware, NetApp SANs, Linux/Windows integration, and automated monitoring tools. </li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to brief senior stakeholders and generate detailed technical documentation. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently. </li><li>Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. </li><li>Accurate and precise attention to detail. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of the government contract and the completion of ongoing negotiations. We anticipate these processes will be completed within the next 2 months, at which time interviews and offers will be extended upon successful contract award.</p> <p>Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.</p> <p>Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p>