Systems/Network Engineer - National Cyber Security Center of Excellence (NCCoE)
Rockville, MD 
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Systems/Network Engineer - National Cyber Security Center of Excellence (NCCoE)
Location US-MD-Rockville
ID 2024-1113
Remote Yes
Overview

JOB TITLE: Systems/Network Engineer

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: National Cyber Security Center of Excellence (NCCoE)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position

LOCATION: Rockville, MD/Telework (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

POSITION TIMING: ASAP; hiring immediately

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

ITC Federal, Inc. is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

IT Coalition is seeking an experienced Systems/Network Engineer to support the organizational goals of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). A qualified candidate must possess the ability to handle day-to-day operations for a research-oriented environment. A successful candidate must be innovative, self-motivated, passionate about solving problems, have a demonstrated history of on-time product delivery and able to develop and maintain relationship with team members and stakeholders.

The Systems/Network Engineer is a direct report to ITC Federal's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) IT Operations Manager and is responsible for performing general systems engineering tasks. The Systems\Network Engineer works to ensure uptime, reliability, and customer satisfaction of Linux and Windows servers, as well as the network.

Established in 2012 through a partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the State of Maryland and Montgomery County, the (NCCoE) is dedicated to furthering innovation through the rapid identification, integration and adoption of practical Cybersecurity solutions. The NCCoE is part of the NIST Information Technology Laboratory and operates in close collaboration with the Computer Security Division.

Responsibilities
    Linux and Windows security patching and configuration management
  • Remediating security findings from routine Nessus scans
  • Handle SSL certificate renewal for systems the candidate is responsible for, as well as for a few of the customer's certificates.
  • Operational support for Network Environment within the center, including diagnosing and repairing network problems, configuring network security protocols, and maintaining network management programs.
  • Basic helpdesk/user support including occasionally helping users with desktop setups, providing peripherals to users, adding user's workstations to the facility's secured wifi networks etc.
  • New user provisioning; assist new users via the phone with retrieving their credentials, RSA token, and VPN software download and initial configuration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering / Computer Science
  • Strong understanding of Operating System architecture, both Windows and Linux (minimum of 5+ years of experience)
  • Experience with source control, CI and build tools - Git (Github/Gitlab), Wiki
  • Network administration, engineering and troubleshooting in a virtual and physical environment (Cisco and Palo Alto Network Equipment)
  • Understanding of automated deployments and different deployment strategies
  • Basic VMWare experience; vCenter knowledge
  • Network certifications, desired
  • RedHat Certification, desired
  • Microsoft Certification (MCP, MCSA, MCSE), desired

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.


IT Coalition, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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