Key skills
Risk Management
About this role
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.
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: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.