Network Engineer at Tyonek Native Corporation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Tyonek is seeking applications/resumes for a Network Engineer in anticipation of contract award to perform the following duties to support the Cyber Defense Enterprise Training II program for the U.S. Air Force, 50th Space Wing at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

DUTIES:

• Identify information to be monitored, systems/software to provide monitoring capabilities, recommended event triggering thresholds, incident response measures, cyber security reporting processes and procedures, as well as, recommended actions to implement similar capabilities across the AFSPC portfolio.
• Update the DCO Crew Binder and crew material repository, as required including: systems configurations updates, SOPs, Incident Response Plans, Best Practices, and training documentation.
• Support the Government to develop requirements with supported SPOs in order to present an optimized, data-centric, and layered cyber defense approach.
• Work with site leadership to provide recommendations to the Government regarding the sustainment, acquisition, and operational organizations associated with the system.
• Provide support for the analysis of COTS and GOTS tools, and cyber support services.
• Provide analysis and support for engineering and architecture considerations affecting DoD IT assets used to enable AF missions.
• Recommend plans to re-architect assigned Government IT systems to improve cyber resilience.
• Recommend generational improvements to IT systems used to support assigned Government IT systems.
• Recommend solutions to cyber defense and IT performance issues with legacy assigned Government IT systems.
• Analyze and evaluate current and emerging technologies, COTS software, or GOTS software for potential insertion into existing systems of information systems under development.
• Provide technical support to implement, configure, and tune cyber capabilities with are not sustained by a SPO.
• Work with the local SPO(s) to integrate and optimize the technical solution(s) the Government decides to use.
• Perform architectural analysis and modeling that provides input for architectural artifacts.
• Recommend, and where appropriate work with site leadership to design, develop and implement generational improvements to IT systems used to support assigned Government IT systems and cyber defense systems as well as mechanisms to improve space mission assurance.
• Establish and continuously improve a process to systematically analyze events, notify critical personnel, conduct mission impact assessments, report incidents and track progression, recommend countermeasures and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide DCO SME support for a minimum of 8 hours per day, five days per week, with 24 hour on-call support to respond to tool issues or other emergency situations immediately outside normal duty hours. (PWS 4.1.5.2)
• During non-duty hours, responds telephonically within 30 minutes, and if required, report on-site within 2 hours. (PWS 4.1.5.3)
• Provide recommendations and planning for actions taken until an event is mitigated, isolated, or the risk is removed to allow for restoration to full capability.
• Analyze after action reports of cyber incidents, conduct trend analysis, and maintain a database of reportable cyber events and incidents.
• Review lessons learned, root-cause analysis and issues with countermeasures and provide process improvement recommendations for policies/procedures and infrastructure defense.
• Define and track the status of cyber defense and cyber security maturity level in regard to operations on the assigned Government IT systems being defended in addition to the status of projects and activities to implement or improve cyber defenses.
• Provide recommendations for monitoring and improving cyber defense operations for each assigned Government IT system.
• Provide engineering support to facilitate centralized monitoring and active defense back at Schriever AFB, in collaboration and in alignment with the Government cyber defense strategy.
• Plan, pilot and deploy improved DCO capabilities, including new user interfaces/dashboards to minimize training time and improve responsiveness to threats and anomalies.
• Assist in production and modification of technical data required for implementation of DCO solutions, system authorization documentation, and mission system baseline changes, including Technical Manual development and changes, COTS manuals, and engineering drawings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot network systems and recommend improvements to the network.
• Must have 3 years of SIEM/IDS/IPS maintenance and/or implementation experience
• Must have 4-8 years of experience under supervision reviewing, planning, and evaluating network systems.
• Must have experience providing documentation, project tracking and reporting to management levels.
• Must have experience providing tactical and strategic input on overall network planning.
• Must be familiar with a variety of networking concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must have the ability to rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must have the IAT Certification DoD 8570.01 Manual IAT Level III Certification
• Must have a TS/SCI Clearance
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
• On occasion must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VEVRAA/ADA

• TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.