ECS

Network Administrator - Journeyman

ECS$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Secret security clearance eligibility
  • 3+ years of experience in information assurance
  • Proficient in developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including SSPs and POA&Ms
  • Familiarity with eMASS systems and authorization workflows
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/5 and CNSSI 1253 standards

Responsibilities

  • Execute RMF activities for information systems per DoD and ARNG policies
  • Develop and maintain RMF documentation and Security Control Traceability Matrices
  • Maintain eMASS authorization records throughout system lifecycle
  • Support security control selection and validation for Authorization to Operate status
  • Track and document remediation actions for cybersecurity findings
  • Perform continuous monitoring and updating of security documentation
  • Coordinate with system stakeholders to ensure compliance and address gaps

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within cybersecurity operations supporting critical national defense
  • Engagement in collaborative efforts across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Access to a dynamic, mission-driven environment with a focus on cybersecurity
  • Contributions to significant operational readiness and emergency response efforts
  • Chance to work with advanced RMF and authorization tools in defense settings.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ECS is seeking a Network Administrator - Journeyman to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program. In this role, you will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (RMF) supporting Task 3 - Cybersecurity Operations Support - by executing and sustaining Risk Management Framework activities for assigned information systems across ARNG classified and unclassified environments. You will develop and maintain core RMF documentation, manage eMASS records, track POA&M remediation, validate security control effectiveness, and coordinate with system owners, ISSMs, engineers, and Authorizing Officials to help maintain compliant, auditable systems that support Defensive Cyberspace Operations - Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) across the DoDIN-A(NG) area of responsibility.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

This position directly supports ARNG's mission to deliver secure DoDIN services to more than 120,000 users and approximately 141,000 endpoints across roughly 2,800 sites in 54 states and territories. The role contributes to mission continuity for Title 10 and Title 32 operations, mobilization readiness, domestic emergency response, and classified SIPRNet operations by sustaining authorization packages and continuous monitoring activities in accordance with DoD and ARNG cybersecurity policy. The technical environment includes eMASS-based authorization workflows, RMF artifacts aligned to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/5 and CNSSI 1253, and coordination across operational and cybersecurity stakeholders supporting the broader ENOCS cyber ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Execute RMF activities for assigned information systems in accordance with DoD and ARNG cybersecurity policy and Task 3 cybersecurity operations requirements.
  • Develop, update, and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), assessment artifacts, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Maintain accurate and current authorization records in eMASS throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring required artifacts, approvals, and supporting evidence are properly documented.
  • Support security control selection, implementation validation, and assessment coordination to help systems achieve and sustain Authorization to Operate status.
  • Track remediation actions for identified findings and vulnerabilities, document status, and verify closure evidence to support an auditable cybersecurity posture.
  • Perform continuous monitoring support by validating control effectiveness, updating security documentation, and aligning activities to approved risk thresholds and ongoing maintenance of authorization.
  • Coordinate with system owners, ISSMs, engineers, and Authorizing Officials to address compliance gaps, prepare review packages, and support required approvals and inspections.
  • Support RMF activities for both classified and unclassified ARNG environments, including systems that underpin SIPRNet and enterprise operations across the DoDIN-Army-NG area of responsibility.
  • Collaborate with broader Task 3 cybersecurity operations personnel to ensure RMF data, compliance actions, and security artifacts remain aligned with 24x7x365 cyber defense, vulnerability management, and enterprise monitoring activities.
  • Assist with audit, inspection, and review preparation by organizing evidence, maintaining traceability of security documentation, and supporting responses to findings from ARNG and DoD oversight stakeholders.


Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance: Secret Eligible

Required Certifications: DCWF Work Role 722-Information Systems Security Manager - Basic proficiency; must hold ONE OR MORE of the following: CC

Experience: 3+ years of experience in information assurance
  • Experience developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including SSPs, SCTMs, assessment artifacts, and POA&Ms.
  • Experience maintaining system authorization records and supporting artifact submission and updates in eMASS.
  • Experience coordinating with system owners, ISSMs, engineers, and Authorizing Officials to resolve findings and sustain compliant system operation.
  • Experience supporting continuous monitoring activities and validating security control effectiveness across the system lifecycle.
  • Ability to track remediation activities, document compliance status, and maintain auditable records for inspections and assessments.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/5 and CNSSI 1253-supported authorization evidence and approval workflows referenced in the ENOCS environment.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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