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Job Description Job Description Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required: Active DoW Secret Security Clearance Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets. We are 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. What You'll Be Doing 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 quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts. 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. Be able to operate within a stressful high speed Operational environment and be able to multi-task. What You Bring Basic Requirements: Must have 1, or more, years of IT experience Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher. Must have an active DoW 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 and StruxureWare Datacenter Expert). 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 knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices. Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment. 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. Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. This role places you at the operational heart of a 24/7 enterprise network operations center defending the nation's missile defense infrastructure around the clock. We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow And more Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew? LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Visit to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period. Powered by JazzHR NYRvODyGdv

Job Description Job Description Overview We are seeking a CSfC Senior Network Engineer to join our team supporting Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) in Honolulu, HI. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the PM in the day-to-day management of leading Network Engineers. Must have an in-depth understanding of advanced networking O&M Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. Must be able to provide guidance to others. Must be able to perform successfully in complex, unstructured situations. Must be proficient in multivendor networking environments in configuring firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection systems, VPN gateways, routers, and switches (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Cisco ASA, etc.) Be able to develop and modify system scripts. Write standardized system documentation, including configuration guides, test procedures, test results, and training materials. Provide onsite training to technical and non-technical users on the daily use, management, and troubleshooting of the solution after installation. Support all Cross-Domain solution requirements Collaborate with other operations departments to design approved infrastructure Serve as the escalation contact during large outages for Tier 2 and 3 systems. Author network Engineering Design Packages to include detailed implementation project plans and procedures. Configures network, software, and hardware components to meet NSA CSfC, NIAP, and DoD requirements Performs network design and systems integration Designs, develops, implements, tests, and maintains complex secure communications networks Configuring/managing PKI Certificate Authorities for CSfC solutions Familiarity with Certificate Authority configuration (ISC CertAgent/MS Windows Server/Red Hat Certificate systems) Document configuration, test procedure, results, and training materials Preparing test reports and configuration documentation according to customer standards. Providing customer on-site training on solution daily use, management, and troubleshooting Provide tier 2 and 3 support as part of a technical team. Identify and recommend hardware and support solutions based on research and analysis of new technologies, interfacing with customers and vendors. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the company. Apply DoD STIGs and IAVAs Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Top Secret OR Higher OR Secret Clearance level with completed T5 investigation Active Professional Network certification (CCNP-Security, CCNA, HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional - Switching, etc.) Must have experience with one or more networking vendors: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc. One of the following DoD8140 Certifications : SecurityX/CASP+ CCNA CCNP Security CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst) GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials) GDSA (GIAC Defensible Security Architecture) GFACT (GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies) 10 or more years of experience in engineering MA/MS= 10 years; BS=12 years Qualifications WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Honolulu, HI Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: CONUS Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: Less than 20% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE United States Citizenship Top Secret Clearance requirement WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $133,000.00 - $165,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Job Description Job Description Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age. TDI is seeking a Firewall Engineer to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) Task Order for the GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract. We are looking for a professional with hands-on engineering and testing experience in virtualized and cloud environments. A skilled engineer knowledgeable and experienced in developing and implementing Firewall/Networking Security Solutions. With the CESO program, the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) is looking to transform the existing Secure Web Services (SWS) environment, used to provide secure information sharing to the community, into a more mature service offering to meet the DoD and IC community. The goal will be to manage the commercial cloud migration and fully automate the continuous development & continuous integration environment, fourth estate consolidation, professionalize services - ITIL/DevSecOps based processes, improve the customer experience 1st call resolution, and achieve development of a service catalog for Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) Model. This position is onsite 5 days/week in Arlington, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and remediate misconfigurations, conflicting rules, security gaps, firewall and load balancer security issues, optimize rule-sets, and enhance the overall security posture and performance of Firewalls and Load Balancers Provide Tier 3 support to members of the operations network administrations. Maintain all HW and SW components at vendor supported levels. Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP). Conduct a minimum of two (2) assessment of firewall each month on CESO and customer devices and generate assessment reports and provide recommendations for improvements. Support the creation of network device performance and traffic utilization monthly reports. Develop and/or participate in After Action Reports (AARs) Provide expert advice and direction regarding the management and operation of all Palo Alto devices in the DISA CESO enterprise architecture. Interact with the customer point of contact to set objectives/goals based on Palo Alto Networks technologies and available technology roadmap for architecture and design discussions. Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA CESO to identify gaps. Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations. Active participant in meetings with DISA CESO and mission partner working groups. Adhere to applicable DOD STIGs, DISA applicable orders, and JSIG policy, guidelines, and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience. Additionall experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 5+ years of hands-on Cisco / Palo Alto Firewall experience in both engineering and Operations and maintenance roles. Strong knowledge of Palo Alto concepts and best practices: Panorama Installation, HA Config, Template and Template Stacks Panorama Policy creation and push to group of Firewalls and Verify Push Palo Alto Route configuration, IPSec Site to Site VPN Config and Troubleshooting Palo Alto VM in AWS, IPS Configuration, Virtual Router / Systems and Firewall HA Experience working in a high op-temp, Top Secret environment. 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) PAY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range. TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. "TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws." Powered by JazzHR K1XH2D1aKL

Job Description Job Description Network Operations - Firewall Operations Engineer Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. This is a firewall engineer position, providing general Tier 2 monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is Day's (7:00am-3:30pm), Tuesday-Saturday after training. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls. Required Education & Experience: BA degree and 2-4 years of experience, may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices. CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR 2IrLa6mmdU

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Cimarron is 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 at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area. Key Duties: 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. 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. Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts. Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time. Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use. This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID. Active Secret Clearance. Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex., Security + CE, CySA, etc.). 1 or more years of IT experience. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels. Understanding of Command level Management. Able to speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries. Able to perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans. Able to operate within a stressful high speed Operational environment and be able to multi-task. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams. Experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds and StruxureWare Datacenter Expert). Have education or experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation. 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. Previous work experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices. 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 Knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices. Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment. 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. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge.

Job Description Job Description PALO ALTO FIREWALL ENGINEER Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer/Team Lead to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's servers, mainframes, network devices, network perimeter, anti-virus engineering, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering. This is a firewall engineer position within the Vanguard 2025 program, providing general Tier II monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is MIDs (11:00pm-7:30am), Sun-Thurs after training. During the 6-8 week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Along with being a Team Lead for the MID shift. As the Lead you will be expectant to give a turnover of events for the past shift, create weekly Quad Chart, and be able to direct work to other firewall operations staff. Must be able to guide other staff on tasks assigned to the team. Review request for time off and stay in touch with the manager on all events happening on the shift. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshoots of firewall, email, and Proxy platforms for performance issues. Analyzes network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on perimeter devices. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership daily. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups as required. Qualifications Required Education & Experience BA degree and 6 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 5 years IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (StoneGate, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 proxy devices). CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as Nagios and NeuralStar. Basic Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and troubleshooting from a security/firewall perspective. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR ZpLPHj5F0L