Network Engineer; COC Security Clearance

Network Engineer (COC Support)

Primary

Location:

Quantico, VA (with travel to distributed MISTCs as required)

Clearance:
Secret (Top Secret/SCI may be required for some systems)

Access to work remotely:
No

• Develop and document standardized installation, operation, integration, and sustainment procedures for C2 systems, computer operating systems, COC, computer networks, network infrastructure, and VMware configurations and architectures in support of five MISTC training networks, MOCTT COC in Quantico, and BSTEX COC training exercises.
• Process SAAR forms for MOCTT managed networks and systems.
• Install, configure, optimize, maintain, and operate MISTC and MOCTT network servers, hubs, routers, and switches ensuring compliance with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Develop and implement access control lists on routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to MOCTT and MISTC C2 systems and equipment.
• Provide end‑user IT support for all operating systems, peripherals, and applications.
• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating system software and hardware.
• Create and maintain all aspects of O365 (e.g., SharePoint and MS Teams) or government‑provided collaborative tools sites, including site collections, master pages/templates, subordinate pages, web parts, content types, lists, libraries, workflows, and navigation designs.
• Participate in O365/SharePoint and collaborative tools technical forums and meetings.
• Research and provide recommendations for audio‑visual, computer, and network infrastructure equipment to support MOCTT and MISTC training and exercise environments.
• Develop ITPRAS waivers using the Marine Corps Remedy submission system.
• Occasional extended working hours and work outside normal business hours may be required.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred (equivalent military training may substitute).
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering, system integration, and IT support within a DoD or military training environment.
• Hands‑on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, and virtualized environments (VMware).
• Experience developing and documenting standard operating procedures for installation, operation, integration, and sustainment of C2 systems, computer networks, and virtual machines.
• Familiarity with MAGTF C2 systems (e.g., C2PC, JBC‑P, AFATDS, GCSS‑MC, GCCS‑MC, MCS).
• Experience with Active Directory / account management, access controls, and user rights management.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, QoS) and hands‑on experience configuring ACLs on routers and firewalls.
• Proficiency managing and maintaining O365 collaborative environments (SharePoint, MS Teams), including design of sites, lists, libraries, workflows, and navigation.
• Familiarity with Marine Corps IT procurement and Remedy‑based submission systems (e.g., ITPRAS waivers).
• DoD 8570 Baseline certifications required (CompTIA Security+ CE minimum). Preferred:
  CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Azure/Teams Administrator, ITIL v4 Foundation, CISSP.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (TS/SCI may be required for some systems).
• Strong problem‑solving and documentation skills; ability to work collaboratively with Marines, government civilians, and contractors.

Travel to distributed MISTCs required as mission dictates.

Domestic travel up to 25%; OCONUS travel possible.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non‑merit factor protected by law.