CrossWorks Subject Matter Expert

Overview

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

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers.

Summary:

The Subject Matter Expert will provide architectural oversite for the SRV6 architecture and design of the PACAF Black Core network.

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

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of various WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.
• Understand the AF Cyber architecture and PACAF MOBs and GSUs roles.
• Ability to travel to PACAF MOBs and GSUs to conduct duties and responsibilities at a maximum up to 10% of the time.
• 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
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• 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 Internetworking Expert (CCIE), Juniper Certified Internetworking Expert (JCIE).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience focused on Cisco SRV6 solutions.
• Experience briefing senior leaders and large audiences.