Storage and Virtualization Lead Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Storage and Virtualization Lead Engineer with Security Clearance
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 Storage and Virtualization Lead Engineer will provide engineering oversite for the SRV6 storage and virtualization environment for the operation of the PACAF Black Core network. Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

* Develop comprehensive documentation of storage and virtual platform configurations, policies, procedures, and conduct informal training for PACAF personnel.
* Provide ongoing support for the maintenance of the storage and virtualization environment across all three sites.
* Act as a technical lead in troubleshooting and incident management during management stack service interruptions.
* Continuously monitor storage and virtual platform performance, adjusting configurations to ensure maximum resiliency and availability.
* Provide advanced troubleshooting for storage and virtual platform 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 datacenter compute and virtualizations technology.
* Professional level proficiency with virtualization concepts and storage protocols such as iSCSI, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Network File System etc.
* Ability to manage the entire storage and virtualization stack 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 provide effective
* Familiarity with cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
* Ability to oversee and produce accurate and comprehensive 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.
* Proficiency with the latest Microsoft tool suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
* Ability to collaborate with others.
* Ability to brief technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.
* Understand the AF Cyber architecture and PACAF MOBs and GSUs roles.

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 Internetworking Expert (CCIE), Juniper Certified Internetworking Expert (JCIE).
* Minimum 2+ years of experience focused on…