Junior DCO Network Operations Specialist
Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO
Secret clearance is required or consideration.
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to operate network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
- Ability to execute OS command line (e.g., ipconfig, netstat, dir, nbtstat).
- Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
- Knowledge of server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.
- Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
- Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts (e.g., crypto, dual hubs, time multiplexers) that support the network infrastructure.
- Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
- Knowledge of organization's LAN/WAN pathways.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
- Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
- Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.
- Knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
- Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
- Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).
- Knowledge of basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
- Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).
- Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).
- Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
- Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.
- Be willing to support troubleshooting for shift workers in a 24x7 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed.
- Be willing to support a rotating on-call schedule.
- Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment in order to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests.
This position is expected to pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Benefits
Aegis offers a selection of competitive benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Additional Compensation
Aegis may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Responsibilities
- Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)/Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)
- Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling).
- Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.
- Diagnose network connectivity problem.
- Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., IOS, firmware).
- Install or replace network hubs, routers, and switches.
- Monitor network capacity and performance.
- Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.
- Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 3 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 1 years of general experience.
- Must have 1 year of directly related experience
- Must have a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP)
- Must have a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA , GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud , CND)
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com.
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.
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