Network Operations Specialist I – Secret Clearance Required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DISA STIG, Network Security, Risk Management Framework

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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 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
• Working 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 USARPAC CSPMO, 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
• Assists with 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 USARPAC Type ATO
• Assists with updating records and artifacts into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system to support and comply with the RMF process
• Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Performs other duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS 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: SECRET with the ability to obtain a 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $79,747 - $98,900. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Schofield

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans