CrossWorks Lead Engineer

Goldbelt, Inc.•Honolulu, HI

34d•$230,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Nisga’a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics. Summary: The Lead Engineer will provide engineering oversite for the SRV6 operation of the PACAF BlackCore network.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of various WAN technologies.
Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.
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 SRV6.
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.
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 Networking Professional (CCNP), Juniper Certified Networks Expert (JNCIP).
Minimum 2+ years of experience focused on Cisco SRV6 solutions.
Familiarity with DoD security standards, ATO processes, and compliance.
Understand the AF Cyber architecture and PACAF MOBs and GSUs roles.
Experience briefing senior leaders and large audiences.

Nice To Haves

Training is highly preferred prior to starting; however, must have the ability to obtain within 3 days of starting and maintain certificates of completion for the following training: Level 1 Anti-Terrorist Training - within the past year Level A Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training - within the past 1-2 years USFK Training DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge - within the past year Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness - within the past year Derivative Classification IF103.16 - within the past year Force Protection - within the past year

Responsibilities

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 BlackCore 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