Systems Engineer - ACAS

Medium; Coll; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide cyber security remote scanning support at Peterson AFB, CO. Ideal candidates will have a DoD security clearance and 1-3 years of experience in RHEL and ACAS support. Strong networking knowledge is essential. This position offers unique opportunities to contribute to military IT solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in related technical discipline preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent to start (IAT II).
• 1-3 years of RHEL and/or ACAS support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security remote scanning and remediation support.
• Maintain effective communications with essential teams for ACAS operation.
• Support reporting of compliance data via ACAS.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Security Clearance

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Refined critical thinking skills

Advanced networking concepts

Demonstrated advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting

Knowledge of data communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer - ACAS

Location: Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs

Clearance: Secret

Company Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

Program Description

The Air Force’s Cyber Support Services 3 (CSS3) contract will primarily support the sustainment and technical refresh of existing base infrastructure IT equipment and other IT systems that fall outside the initial scope of Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS). A key Government objective is ensuring that both vendor-based EITaaS systems and Air Force-managed systems operate within a unified information framework, utilizing common tools and processes whenever feasible. To facilitate this transition, the Government will assist the CSS3 Contractor in migrating legacy tools and processes to align with the new EITaaS framework.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security remote scanning and remediation support, as necessary, to sites preparing for CCRIs.
• Provide the Program Management Office (PMO) with remote maintenance of base/site lists and Internet Protocol host counts.
• Maintain effective communications with other teams essential to ACAS operation (e.g., Base Boundary, I-NOSC Boundary, Server • Consolidated Environment, ADX, ANG NCC-R/GSU-V, etc.).
• Support the reporting of compliance data via ACAS to the CMRS and ELICSAR.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in related technical discipline, or MIS related field is preferred but not mandatory
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent, to start (IAT II)
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible RHEL and/or ACAS support with experience in mid-to-large data center environments
• Possess refined critical thinking skills, self-starter, and multi-tasker
• Adaptive to a dynamic environment, diplomatic, dependable and reliable
• Advanced networking concepts, VLAN, trunking and port channel
• Demonstrated advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting abilities
• Disaster Recovery - expertise in risk reduction, Hot/Warm site DR architecture, high availability, planning for disaster situations
• Knowledge of data communications, local-area networking, wide-area networking, routers, and switches
• Network (Layer 2, 3) LAN/WAN knowledge and switches/routers
• Thorough understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) routing, switching, and the OSI model

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of DISA ACAS or CMRS Course