GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LaunchTech is seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract. The role operates in a 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center, monitoring and guarding critical DoD systems from Schriever Space Force Base, CO.

The successful candidate will have DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification, DoD Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with ITIL processes, NOC operations, and security tooling like ACAS/HBSS.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of IT experience
• Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification required
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
• Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance teams preferred
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and processes including change management

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center.
• Monitor network, system and cloud environments; manage incidents and cybersecurity.
• Coordinate Change Management during quarterly rotating day/night shifts.
• Escalate incidents with status updates to executive management and Government customer.

Skills

IT experience

Communication skills

IAT II cert

DoD clearance

NOC operations

Incident management

Change management

Cloud monitoring

Windows/Linux admins

Tools

Remedy

SolarWinds

StruxureWare

SCCM

HBSS

ACAS

Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux/UNIX

Patch Management

Job description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be 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.
• Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts.
• 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels.
• Understand Command level Management.
• Be able to speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries.
• Be able to perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans.
• Be able to operate within a stressful high speed Operational environment and be able to multi-task.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements

• Must have 1, or more, years of IT experience
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher.
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements

• Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Have 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.
• Have 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.
• Have previous work experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.
• Have 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
• Have knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
• Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment.
• Have 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.
• Have Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge.

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
This role places you at the operational heart of a 24/7 enterprise network operations center defending the nation's missile defense infrastructure around the clock.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.