GNOSC Watch Officer​/Network Engineer IRES - SSFB; AdvBgd

Full time | Geo Control Systems, Inc. | United States

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The GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• 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 shift day/time.
• 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.

• 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.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Qualifications - External

• Must have 2 or more years of directly related experience.
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ or CE Certification or higher.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Have experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, Microfocus NNMi/HPOV, and Systems Center Operations Manager).
• 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 Net Backup 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 such as ACAS, HBSS, to analyze results and create reports.
• Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment.
• Have knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter‑relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
• 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.

This position is expected to pay $85,000 – $95,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

• Must reside in a HUBZone or be willing to relocate before start date.

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, your well‑being, your security, your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax‑saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.

Geo Control Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.