Network Operations Specialist

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!

HOW AN ALTERNATE ISSO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• 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

• 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 following guidance from other cyber agencies in NETCOM, and CYBERCOM

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: 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.

• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience; Military and MTC experience preferred

• Required Technical Skills: 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

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

• Required Skills and Abilities: 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 

• Location: On Customer Site

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays