Regular/TemporaryRegular
Position Description
SUMMARY:
This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the Army National Guard Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The Mission Command Assessment Team (MCAT) Network Engineer is the overall communications architect for the team and in conjunction with the MCAT Supervisor, assists the ARNG MCTSP Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in coordinating MCAT activities with outside agencies and training units." Responsible for assisting units to assess and resolve hardware and software currency of organic network and communications equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Create/establish communications architecture, coordinate communications plans, configure communications equipment, implement Cyber Security processes, and assist in installing equipment and circuitry in support of distributed exercises.
- Coordinates all aspects of the communications architecture and exercise support plans with communications planners at other simulation facilities, the MTC, NEC, and participating tactical units. Plans include distribution of data, voice, and VTC over both LAN and WAN in both classified and unclassified modes for simulations/stimulation networks; NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and tactical networks.
- Assists units with cyber security of tactical networks including vulnerability detection and remediation as well as design and deployment of security measures.
- Reports directly to the MCAT Lead. Routinely works with the support MTC military S6 section.
Position Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of (5) five years’ experience in Network Architecture design and implementation. Experience in network design, troubleshooting and maintenance skills on a Cisco centric network and Cisco router, switch and firewall configuration.
- Strong understanding of technology integration and information flow including LAN/WAN, firewalls, security, storage, and backup methodologies.
- Experience with specific product lines (Cisco, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, and Tripwire)
- Understand the RMF accreditation process and Cyber Security requirements.
- Individual must be a Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA).
- Must have or acquire DOD 8570.010-M baseline certifications and specialty training for IAT-III position within the first 180 days of appointment to any position.
- Must be able eligible to receive and hold a TS/SCI Clearance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
BS or BA degree, subject immaterial (preferred)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain andmaintaina security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.