Senior Watch Officer

Cimarron Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. seeks a Senior GNOSC Watch Officer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract at Schriever Space Force Base near Colorado Springs, CO.

The role leads the watch team for high-profile tests and exercises, overseeing incident management and rapid coordination with leadership using the RACI framework. Qualified candidates have US citizenship, active Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and 2+ years in NOC/SOC or related 24/7 environments, with 4+ years in

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Active Secret Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
• 2+ years in NOC/SOC or 24/7 mission-support environment with 1 year in related roles.
• 4+ years of full-time work experience; security and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the watch team in supporting high-profile Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and joint exercises.
• Oversee shift-level incident management and rapid coordination using RACI.
• Manage key technical escalations up to Executive Management and Government decision-makers.
• Maintain security posture and ensure compliance with DoD and ITIL-related processes.

Skills

Security clearance

IAT Level II

NOC/SOC experience

US citizen

Background check

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Job description

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Senior GNOSC Watch Officer 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.

Key Duties

• Lead the watch team in supporting high-profile Flight Tests (FTs), Ground Tests (GTs), and joint military exercises.
• Oversee shift-level incident management.
• Ensure rapid coordination and communication using the RACI framework.
• Manage key technical escalations up to Executive Management and Government decision-makers.

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.).
• 4 or more years of full-time work experience May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• 2 or more years of directly related/progressive experience, with at least 1 year in a Network Operations Center (NOC), Security Operations Center (SOC), or closely related 24/7 mission-support environment.

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Working knowledge of the ITIL framework, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, and Continual Service Improvement processes.
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection processes.
• Hands‑on experience administering Windows and Linux/UNIX environments in a large enterprise, including working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server (2012/2016/2019), EMC Storage, and SCCM Patch Management.
• Solid foundation in network design, implementation, and routing/switching, including configuring firewalls, routers, switches, and cryptographic devices.
• Practical experience with DISA‑mandated security tools (e.g., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution [ACAS], Host Based Security System [HBSS]), analyzing vulnerability scans, and formulating compliance reports.
• Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) authentication and Information Security best practices in a secure government network environment.

This position is anticipated to close to applications on September 22, 2026. If the application window is extended, this posting will be updated.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.