Network Operations Specialist

About the Role

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Operations Specialist II at the XVIII Airborne Corps Hub and Spoke Mission Training Complexes. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Implements security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, and encryption.
• Exercises network protocols, architectures, and security measures like VPN and IDS/IPS.
• Ensures the cybersecurity Risk Management process and appropriate operational security posture is maintained and documented for the MTC Type Training Enclaves and MTC Training Exercise Network.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of Information Security principles.
• Follows DoD Directives and Instructions 8140, 8570-01-M, Army regulations AR 25-2, NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-39, as well as guidance from other cyber agencies in NETCOM and CYBERCOM.
• Conducts scheduled scans of the training enclaves and systems.
• Assists with creating RMF products such as plans of action and milestones (POA&M) and STIG checklist and performs continuous monitoring of applied STIGs and patches.
• Assists in validation of applied STIGs and patches performed by the SAs and NAs.
• Updates and documents STIGs in response to vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Conducts periodic auditing and compliance checks to assess vulnerabilities of the network and systems.
• Produces artifacts and trackers, as well as other documents to meet the Security Control Assessment – Validation (SCA-V) requirement to maintain the MTC Type ATO.
• Maintains and updates records and artifacts into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system to support and comply with the RMF process.
• Assures successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
• Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• May serve as a task or team lead; not a people manager.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance level currently possessed; must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• BA/BS in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field with concentration in computer-based technology; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, or training.
• 3+ years of related experience; Military and MTC experience preferred.
• Appropriate DoD 8570.01-M baseline certifications as an IAT II is required.

Skills

• Skilled in eMASS.
• Expert knowledge of the SCA-V process and inspection program.
• Expert understanding of NIST, DoD, and Army Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices.
• Knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery continuity of operations plans.
• Knowledge of enterprise incident response program, roles, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Knowledge of server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.
• Experience with SolarWinds or similar discovery and analysis tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Network and Cybersecurity Architecture planning and maintenance support.
• Advanced experience in Cybersecurity documentation and auditing tools.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick, and personal time.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 - $41.18. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA NY Fort Drum