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KIHOMAC · 2 months ago

GNOSC Watch Officer (Network Engineer)

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

KIHOMAC is seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer to oversee network operations and security in a 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center. The role involves incident management, communication with executive management, and training responsibilities, ensuring effective monitoring and response to IT incidents.

AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center monitoring

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 shift day/time

Engage in 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

Utilize communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels

Understand Command level Management

Speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries

Perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level IICompTIA Security+ CEITIL frameworkWindows/Linux System AdministrationNetwork EngineeringCybersecurity principlesRemedy monitoring toolsSNMP monitoring toolsQuality Assurance knowledgeIncident managementChange ManagementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree In Management Or Other Relevant Discipline Preferred

Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher

2+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Must be a US citizen

Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Preferred

Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams

Experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, Microfocus NNMi/HPOV, and Systems Center Operations Manager)

Experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation

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

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

Experience with Network Operations in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment

Knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices

Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and how to execute system/network security analysis

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