Network Operator - NISSC - CMSFS

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Network Operator to support NORAD at Cheyenne Mountain Complex, CO. The role involves monitoring system performance, troubleshooting networks, and managing COMSEC obligations onsite at CMSFC. Daily cryptographic loads and ITW/AA support are core duties.

Qualified candidates will have active Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility, 6+ months related experience, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. Onsite work, with occasional travel, is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility is required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Experience with OSI, TCP/IP, and multiple layer-2 protocols is expected.
• Experience with Radius and TACACS is required.
• Experience with Juniper and RedHat Linux is preferred.
• Experience with data center/long-haul transport, serial interfaces, and fiber is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze system, trunk, circuit, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate and assist in troubleshooting, isolating, repairing, and correcting network issues.
• Create and update outage tickets and shift logs.
• Brief leadership on circuit/equipment status when needed.
• Perform daily cryptographic loads and COMSEC paperwork.
• Analyze problems and perform fault diagnosis and system recovery.
• Handle COMSEC materials daily.
• Apply electronics and network principles in daily tasks.

Skills

OSI model

TCP/IP

Networking protocols

KIV-7M / cryptographic devices

Education

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

Radius / TACACS

Juniper

RedHat Linux

Remedy / ServiceNow

Oscilloscope / test equipment

Job description

Position Title: Network Operator

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Shift: Shift Work may be required

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems to support the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through NISSC II, has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Network Operator supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

• Review and analyze system, trunk, circuit, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate and assist in troubleshooting, isolating, repairing, and correcting network systems and circuit errors.
• Create and update outage tickets and shift logs.
• When necessary, brief leadership of circuit/equipment status.
• Daily Cryptographic loads to equipment (i.e., KIV-7Ms, KG-175xs, KG-250/5s, and KG-350s, etc.) and associated COMSEC paperwork.
• Analyze problems and conduct effective fault diagnosis and system recovery.
• Handle COMSEC materials daily.
• Use of electronics and network principles.

This position is expected to pay $75,000-$85,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado

Basic Requirements:

• Must have active Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility.
• 6 months or more of directly related experience.
• 1 year or more of general work experience.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with the following technologies: OSI, TCP/IP, and various layer 2 protocols.
• Experience with platforms such as Radius and/or TACACS.
• Experience with Juniper and RedHat Linux.
• Experience with data center/long-haul transportation and serial data interfaces, cat-X, fiber, and Long-Haul Transport mechanisms.

Desired Requirements:

• Have Juniper OS certification.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX skills.
• Experience with Juniper products including routers, switches, and Circuit to Packet (CTP) equipment.
• Experience with Automated Ticketing Systems (i.e., Remedy/ServiceNow).
• Experience with digital signal flow.
• Experience with transport circuit drawings/records.
• Knowledge with network transport equipment in a large Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) NOC and DISA processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of using specialized test equipment (i.e., Oscilloscope, Hardware Protocol Analyzer, Bit Error Rate Test equipment, etc.)
• Experience prioritizing and managing workloads.
• Have clear written and verbal communication skills.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Compensation Details:

$75,000-$85,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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