Network Operations Specialist

**Type of Requisition:** Regular **Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:** Top Secret **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret/SCI **Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** SCA **Job Qualifications:** **Skills:** Information System Security, Simulations, System Security **Certifications:** None **Experience:** 3 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes **Job Description:** 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, implemen…