Senior Watch Officer

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Posting/External Job Title

Senior Watch Officer

Location

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

None

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$108,000 - $118,000/yr.

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.

• 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/Desired 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
  -compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your  Real
  -compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state .
• 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
• 2or 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.

• 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.

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.

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