CrossWorks Lead Engineer

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Nisga'a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics.

Summary:

The Lead Engineer will provide engineering oversite for the SRV6 operation of the PACAF Black Core network.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

* Develop comprehensive documentation of SRV6 configurations, policies, procedures, and conduct informal training for PACAF personnel.

* Provide ongoing support for the maintenance and expansion of the Black Core network.

* Act as a technical expert in troubleshooting and incident management during network service interruptions.

* Continuously monitor SRV6 performance, adjusting configurations for bandwidth management, application-aware routing, and failover mechanisms.

* Provide advanced troubleshooting for SRV6 environments, addressing connectivity, performance, and security issues, ensuring minimal downtime for mission-critical operations.

* Assist the Government in the creation, consultation, revision, finalization, submission of the deliverables for RMF to include but not limited to the following:

* System Security Plan

* Ports Protocol Services Matrix (enclave)

* Artifacts for control validation (STIG results, Policies, Scans, Charters, etc., unit provided)

* Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) System Topology

* Collect and develop A&A artifacts in accordance with AO Office

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

* In-depth knowledge of various WAN technologies.

* Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.

* Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different WAN technologies for optimal selection and application.

* Expert level proficiency with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and SRV
6.

* Ability to manage the entire network implementation process.

* Overseeing hardware and software upgrades, installation, and maintenance.

* Ability to Optimize network efficiency and ensure high application performance.

* In-depth knowledge of network security principles and cybersecurity protocols.

* Ability to analyze and diagnose complex network problems and providing effective solutions.

* Familiarity with cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

* Ability to oversee and produce accurate and comprehensive network design and documentation.

* In-depth experience collecting and developing A&A artifacts.

* Ability to provide recommendations for mitigations & follow-on actions to include POAMs.

* Experience with email, and other communication platforms to include but not limited to: MS Teams group chats, MS SharePoint site, and VoIP Phones.

* Ability to collaborate with others.

* Ability to brief technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and SharePoint collaborative tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required.

* DoD 8140, the DoD Cyber Workforce Manual Anyone (1) of the following:

* Advanced - CISM or CISSO or CPTE or CySA+ or FITSP-A or GCSA or CISA or CISSP or CISSP-ISSEP or GSLC or GSNA

* Or DoD 8570.1-M certified at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 3 - Anyone (1) of the following:

* CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+ CE)

* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate - this means the individual has qualified for the certification except for the number of years' experience)

* Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

* Maintain relevant expert level industry certification (Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), Juniper Certified Networks Expert (JNCIP).

* Minimum 2+ years of experience focused on Cisco SRV6 solutions.

* Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.

* Understand the AF Cyber architecture and PACAF MOBs and GSUs roles.

* Experience briefing senior leaders and large audiences.

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