MDA Network Specialist

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.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits  

Required Skills


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. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.