Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant IT experience, or a non-STEM degree with 12 years of experience in missile defense or large DoD projects.
Expertise in IT system operations, planning, design, maintenance, and project management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to analyze and resolve complex problems.
U.S. Citizenship required; must hold an Active SECRET security clearance.
Intermediate understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, and subnetting is preferred.
Responsibilities
Monitor network and supporting systems for security compromise events.
Provide technical analysis and recommendations for network and security operations.
Identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies.
Recommend protective measures for networks, workstations, and IT assets.
Conduct audits to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
Perform vulnerability assessments and compliance audits.
Support formal testing requirements and prepare necessary reports.
Establish program control processes for risk mitigation and certification.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects related to national defense.
Collaborative environment with access to experienced professionals in the field.
Potential for career advancement within a reputable defense contractor.
Engagement in cutting-edge technology and network security practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description
COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a MDA Network Specialist in Dahlgren, VA that will provide advanced-level Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) support to include documenting, developing, reviewing and analyzing complex network engineering drawings and designs for technical accuracy and relevance for the Missile Defense Agency's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program (AB) program. Candidate will support network communication requirements related to enterprise and test networks. Candidate will work closely with the AB Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams to plan, design, manage and maintain an enterprise-wide network infrastructure hierarchy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):
Monitors the network and supporting systems to detect security compromise events (including intrusions and virus incidents). *
Provides network and security operations technical analysis, assessment, and recommendations to senior personnel. *
Identifies where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.*
Provides recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets. *
Conducts audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices. *
Performs passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).*
Supports formal testing requirements through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.*
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
Participates in response teams to ensure any anomalies are corrected in accordance with government or industry standards.
Required Experience
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 8 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/projects
Acceptable Alternative: Bachelors Degree in field other than STEM with 12 years relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/projects
Capable of providing expertise in IT system operations, planning, design, maintenance, and sustainment operations and IT project management support
Works independently and/or participates on teams to analyze and resolve problems
U.S. Citizenship required; Active SECRET security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate Level understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching and subnetting
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About COLSA Corporation
COLSA Corporation is a technology services and solutions provider primarily serving the U.S. government and defense industry. The company offers a range of services including engineering, program management, cyber security, and information technology. COLSA Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
