Network Operations Specialist I – Secret Clearance Required

Network Operations Specialist I/

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Operations Specialist I at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Indo Pacific, the Pacific’s premier simulation complex. 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 I, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Ops Specialist joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army in the Pacific!

HOW NETWORK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST I 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 USARPAC Type Training Enclaves and USARPAC Training Exercise Network
• 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 USARPAC CSPMO, NETCOM, and CYBERCOM
• Conducts regular vulnerability Scans using Tenable.sc / Nessus of the training enclaves and systems
• Tracks and documents remediation efforts based on Tenable findings in coordination with system owners
• Assists in maintaining accurate and up to date eMASS system security packages, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and performs continuous monitoring of applied STIGs and patches
• Works with Network and Boundary engineering teams to validate compliance 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
• Produces artifacts and trackers, as well as other documents to meet the Security Control Assessment – Validation (SCA-V) requirement to maintain the USARPAC Type ATO
• Performs other duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: AA/AS or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training.
• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience; preferred MTC experience
• Required Technical Skills: Skilled in eMASS; General knowledge of the SCA-V process and inspection program; Strong 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; Strong understanding of Network and Cybersecurity Architecture planning and maintenance support 
• Location: On Customer Site

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