Network Operations Engineer II

Delta Solutions and Strategies is seeking highly skilled and motivated candidate to join a high-performance team to support US Space Command (USSPACECOM) J6 asa Network Operations Engineer. NetOps Engineerssupport the purchase, configure/re-configure, fielding, disposing of, accounting and accrediting of networked IT systems and equipment across all classification levels up to SAP/SAR.  This includes IT portfolio life cycle management, configuration management, mission requirements analysis and development, providing network and systems engineering expertise and supporting Hardware, Operating Systems, and Peripherals (HOSP) maintenance 
Anticipated award mid-June and start July/August 

What you will be doing:

• Ensure successful installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of all classified and unclassified networks and system management tools 
• Establish network architecture, networking, and patch capabilities while overseeing the maintenance of security, backup, and redundancy strategies in accordance with government and accreditation standards 
• Contribute to planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations 
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced application, hardware, and network anomalies to restore systems (servers, desktops, laptops, peripherals, scanners, plotters, printers) to normal operation quickly 
• Interface and coordinate with external agencies on WAN and other long-haul communications link issues 
• Install, configure, and remove HOSP equipment, to include PMI for HQ USSPACECOM.    
• Provide recommendations on level of maintenance for HOSP systems while maintaining HOSP warranty information.  
• Coordinate with HQ USSPACECOM stakeholders and applicable vendors to facilitate necessary vendor maintenance contracts 

What you will need:

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution. 
• 4+ years relevant technical experience related to maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies in accordance with government and accreditation standards. 
• Experience maintaining operating systems such as, Solaris, Linux, Windows operating systems (OS) and servers, VMware (various versions) as well as several versions of the Mac operating systems 
• Experience configuring and installing fiber and ethernet networks, and conducting vulnerability assessments and security fortification  
• Experience generating relevant documentation such as PMI reports, system schematics, interface and connectivity diagrams, procedures, technical references and CR/TS documentation 
• Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 441Intermediate. 
• Required Certifications: CompTIA Sec+ and one of the following: SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, or GSLC 
• Clearance: TS/SCI and SAP clearance required

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves.  In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D