It Specialist / Network Engineer

Position Description

Valiant is looking for an experienced Information Technology Specialist / Network Engineer to join our professional team of Innovation and Experimentation subject experts at US Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawai`i, supporting rapid advances to the Commander’s warfighting capabilities through test, experimentation, and assessment. The IT Specialist / Network Engineer candidate must possess the skills and functional knowledge required to assist in design, planning, connectivity, Joint and Combined interoperability, and security for integrating new and innovative technologies and capabilities into existing network architectures. This position requires travel and some extended-hour surge periods to support integration of new capabilities into Joint and Combined exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides a resource of knowledge, experience, and consultation to Joint Innovation and Experimentation Division leadership and project managers to assure efficient, effective, and secure network operations for testing and experimentation.
• Use and install networking equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls. Perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment.
• Perform routine maintenance to include diagnostic testing and optimization.
• Coordinate and implement software backup and antivirus IA requirements.
• Provide IA security oversight for the communications network devices to include coordinating with Information Assurance Manager on Information Assurance (IA) security measures, guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians on IA matters.
• Maintain knowledge of System Log-on Control Mechanisms (Windows, Red Hat etc.).
• Maintain understanding / familiarity with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM); ACAS, HBSS as well as Virtual Machine Restore procedures.
• Ensure information ownership responsibilities; review and maintenance of IA certifications; security measures are incorporated in all training devices; security violations and incidents are properly documented and reported; IAM security procedures are implemented; all personnel are in compliance with security requirements.
• Perform comprehensive scheduled IA preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components.
• Provides the necessary monthly reports and keeps an accurate inventory.
• Performs other tasking as required or assigned by the Site Manager. Location USINDOPACOM J81, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawai`i

Position Requirements

• Meets the Minimum Credential requirements and maintains the minimum training requirements as identified in DoD 8570.01M;
• Possess skills in Customer Service and Technical Support, Data Administration, Knowledge Management, Network Services, System Administration, and Systems Security Analysis;
• Possess experience interfacing with Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and other military Service networks;
• Be familiar with design objectives and goals for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) implementation;
• Possess current certification in CompTIA Security+ or equivalent and maintains necessary certifications and required forty (40) hours of annual continuing education (reference the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline IAT-II Certifications)
• Possess applicable CE/OS Certifications
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using and installing networking equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system patching and IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA)
• Be able to perform hardware and software installation in a client/server environment
• Be able to support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software IA problems
• Be able to provide end user support for all IA related applications;
• Be able to perform routine maintenance, to include diagnostic testing and optimization;
• Be able to perform scheduled IA specific preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components;
• Possess a working knowledge and familiarity with applicable Cybersecurity instructions and practices (e.g., DoDI8570.01-M series– Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CJCSM 6510.01 series- Defense-In-Depth: Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND); DoD 8570.01M; and DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity).

Security Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), or SCI eligibility