Network Operations Center Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description: Perform real-time monitoring and maintenance operations of network device, server assets, and mission critical systems, enterprise services, and networking infrastructure across multiple physical sites on disparate networks. Serve as Tier III support to escalate and resolve technical issues on operational network environments. Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, resolving network incidents to ensure optimal network operation center performance and build, configure, test, harden, and decommission Windows and Linux servers. Conduct in-depth research into vendor-specific technical documentation, system event logs to identify root causes and provide expert recommendations to resolve long-standing issues and conduct firewall changes, create or troubleshoot F5 iRules, and manage DNS entries and port security. Configure interfaces on Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, IIOS-XR, and NX-OS devices and develop and modify zone-based firewall policies on Juniper SRX Firewalls. Support the operation and maintenance of critical Windows and Linux systems to maintain operational availability and an excellent security posture through system configuration and patching or STIGs maintenance. Log and track all work products in ticketing system, recording applied diagnostic techniques used to complete the tasks and develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all troubleshooting procedures, patching plans, and required fix actions. Required Skills: 3+ years of experience with an Operations and System or Network Administration role Experience with developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches Experience with conducting STIG reviews, including YUM, Puppet, SCCM, or WSUS Knowledge of networking, including routing and switching, firewall management, client connectivity issues, and system administration, including Windows, Linux, security posture assessment, and remediation Knowledge of common ports and protocols TS/SCI clearance HS Diploma or GED DoD 8570 Security Certification Security+CE Certification Desired Skills: Experience with monitoring solutions, including SolarWinds, Infoblox, Splunk, or Cisco ISE Experience with virtualization, including VMware and VDI Experience with task automation or system orchestration via PowerShell, RHEL, and Ansible Experience with basic network administration, including switch port configuration, zone-based firewall policy management, DHCP support, and DNS management Experience with managing enterprise applications, including Microsoft Exchange, JIRA, Microsoft SCCM/MECM, and Skype for Business Knowledge of vulnerability and STIG scanning tools, including Nessus, SCC Tool, ACAS, and Tanium Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple teams and disciplines, communicate and track reporting requirements, manage multiple simultaneous projects, and coordinate with both internal and external teams Ability to extract and document user requirements Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

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