NST Cyber Engineer

Valiant is looking for a NST Cyber Engineer to join our team!

 

This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The NST Cyber Engineer provides system/networking support for the MTC and any exercise support in preparation for training, primary mission of system/network engineering and integration of the Training audience with stimulation/simulation equipment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing technical and administrative support necessary to sustain and enhance the
• effective training of U.S. Army Commanders and their staffs.
• Assists Unit Staff and provides technical support to establish command post networks, install,
• operate, integrate, troubleshoot communications, application configurations, establish network
• addresses and connections, perform routine maintenance, upgrades as needed, and security
• updates.
• Plans, implements, manages, monitors and upgrades security measures for the protection of the
• organization’s data, systems and networks.
• Tests and identifies network and system vulnerabilities.
• Provides Level II IT Technical Support for the MTC and its functional training teams.
• Performs ACAS/Nessus scans for vulnerability validation.
• Documents complex procedures and troubleshooting procedures related to cyber security.
• Troubleshoots security and network problems.
• Provides units with a simulation training environment utilizing government provided hardware and
• software configured to fulfill the needs of a simulation control plan.
• Assists team members in the installation, configuration and operation of TCP/IP networks and
• protocols in support of stimulation/simulation exercises.
• Maintains necessary information assurance protocols on Strategic and Training system.
• Reviews STIGS and Best Business Practices (BBPs) to ensure that all Network equipment meet the
• required Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Army and DoD Standards.
• Supports Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess & Authorize, Continuous Monitoring.
• Supports Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Develops Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for registered systems.
• reports directly to the NST Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.  Active Secret preferred.

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet DOD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements Level  II.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + certification.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years Cyber Engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience with disciplined network engineering processes
• applied to the delivery of complex, network systems.
• Significant development experience in two or more of the following technical areas: Hardware,
• Software, Network, and Infrastructure.
• Must meet all IA training and reporting requirements AR 25-2.
• Experience working with multi-discipline, geographically dispersed teams.
• Understanding of the RMF Assess and Authorize process and Cyber Security requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production system/network related issues in a timely fashion.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position: Office environment, occasionally outdoors. Occasional exposure to natural conditions existing at different locations around the US.

Work Week: Monday-Friday (may vary based on mission requirements)

Work Hours: 0800 - 1700 (may vary based on mission requirements)

Travel: As Required 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: