Network Operations Specialist

GD Information Technology•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Operations Specialist II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Training Support Lead joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army in the Pacific!

Requirements

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
Skilled in eMASS
Expert knowledge of the SCA-V process and inspection program
Expert understanding of NIST, DoD, & Army Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
Appropriate DoD 8570.01-M baseline certifications as an IAT II is required
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
US Citizenship Required
Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Military and MTC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implements security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, and encryption
Exercise 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
Conducts scheduled SCANs of the training enclaves and systems
Assist 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
Assist 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, & 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 server as a task or team lead; not a people manager
Performs other duties as required