GNOSC Watch Officer/ Network Engineer IRES - SSFB

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret (active)

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

About the Role

The GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role operates within a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center.

Responsibilities

• Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management, and MDA Cybersecurity.
• Support and service maintenance activities, including Change Management coordination during assigned quarterly rotating shift day/night schedules.
• Manage all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring effective communication of status, plans, and actions to executive management and the Government customer.
• Operate within a high-stress, fast-paced operational environment while multitasking.
• Serve as a section trainer and create lesson plans.
• Communicate clearly with diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries at both technical and senior/executive management levels.

Requirements

• 1+ years of IT experience.
• Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or higher).
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, StruxureWare Datacenter Expert).
• Education or experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, including continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation.
• Experience as a Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a large enterprise, with knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX, EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup, and SCCM Patch Management.
• Experience as a network engineer, including hands-on design, implementation, and management of network components such as switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.
• Experience with cyber-defense or information assurance, including DISA-mandated security tools (e.g., ACAS, HBSS), analyzing results, and creating reports.
• Knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices related to Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
• Network Operations experience in a 24x7x365 IT Operations environment (e.g., a network operations center).
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and system/network security analysis.
• Working knowledge of Tier III Information Assurance practices, IT security governance, security administration, project management, logistics, and Cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge.

Pay

$85,000 – $100,000 (varies based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable collective bargaining agreements).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.