GNOSC Watch Officer​/Network Engineer - IRES

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

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Position Title:

GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type:
DoD Secret

Shift: Rotating shifts

Travel Required:

Up to 10% of the time

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 quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts.
• 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.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 1, or more, years of IT experience
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Have experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., Solar Winds and Struxure Ware Datacenter Expert).
• 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 to include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), analyze results and create reports.
• Have knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter‑relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
• Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment.
• 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 $40.86/hr – $45.67/hr; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

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.