GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer

iQuasar, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC is seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs. The role requires handling a 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center, monitoring networks, systems, and cloud platforms, and executing incident management with clear executive communication.

Ideal candidates will have an active Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and at least 1 year of IT experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening (including marijuana).
• Must have valid Real ID-compliant ID or driver’s license at hire.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA).
• 1+ years IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center.
• Monitor and manage network, systems and cloud environments; perform incident management and cybersecurity tasks for MDA.
• Escalate and communicate status, plans, and actions to executive management and Government customer.
• Coordinate Change Management and support daily rotating shift day/night activities.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II

24x7 Network Operations

Network Engineer

Cybersecurity

Windows/Linux Admin

Remedy/ITSM

Public Key Infrastructure

Excellent communication

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

SolarWinds

StruxureWare Datacenter Expert

Remedy

HBSS

ACAS

SCCM

Job description

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Key Duties:

• 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.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 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.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 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.