GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer at iQuasar LLC in CO-Colorado Springs-80923

Job description

• Cimarron is seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center.
• Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management and MDA Cybersecurity.
• Be responsible for all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions provided to executive management and the Government customer.
• Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts.

Requirements

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex., Security + CE, CySA, etc.).
• 1 or more years of IT experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels.
• Understanding of Command level Management.
• Able to speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries.
• Able to perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans.
• Able to operate within a stressful high speed Operational environment and be able to multi-task.
• Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds and StruxureWare Datacenter Expert).
• Have education or experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation.
• Previous work experience as a Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a large Enterprise with knowledge of
• Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX Operating Systems, EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup and SCCM Patch Management solutions.
• Previous work experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.
• Experience with Cyber-defense or information assurance, including experience with DISA mandated security tools to include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), analyze results and create reports
• Knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
• Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and how to execute system/network security analysis.
• Have a working knowledge of Tier III Information Assurance practices, IT security governance, security administration, project management, logistics, and Cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge.

Skills

Required

• ITIL framework
• Windows/Linux System Administration
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Windows 2008/2012
• Linux/UNIX Operating Systems
• EMC Storage
• Symantec NetBackup
• SCCM Patch Management
• Cyber-defense / information assurance
• Cybersecurity principles
• Tier III Information Assurance practices
• IT security governance

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Compensation: $83,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year