GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer

GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer
Schriever SFB
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center
• Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management and MDA Cybersecurity
• Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned shift day/time
• Be responsible for all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions provided to executive management and the Government customer
  
  

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels
• Understand Command level Management
• Be able to speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries.
• Be able to perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans

Salary: This position is expected to pay $85,000 - $95,000.00 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams
• Have experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, Microfocus NNMi/HPOV, and Systems Center Operations Manager)
• Have education or experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation
• Have previous work experience as a Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a large Enterprise with knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX Operating Systems, EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup and SCCM Patch Management solutions
• Have previous work experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices
• Have experience with Cyber-defense or information assurance, including experience with DISA mandated security tools to include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), analyze results and create reports
• Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment
• Have knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices
• Have knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and how to execute system/network security analysis
• Have a working knowledge of Tier III Information Assurance practices, IT security governance, security administration, project management, logistics, and Cybersecurity compliance requirements
• Have Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ