Information Systems Technician Analyst (Information Sys Tech Analyst 3) 22143 - HII Mission Technologies Division

Summary:

Huntington Ingalls Industry (HII) Mission Technologies, is currently seeking an Information Systems Technician Analyst to support the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

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What You Will Do:

The following duties represent a majority of the position’s key responsibilities.  The Space Power Lab (SPL) Systems Administrator provides technical expertise in the area of SPL modeling and simulation characterization, scenario development, and/or analysis. They maintain the daily operations of SPL networks, and work with NSSI IT to define SPL system solutions to meet the NSSI’s mission. This role focuses on maintaining the framework and tools needed to validate the software and hardware systems that power the SPL, including the simulation suite, execution engine, and telemetry processing & analysis tooling. The SPL Systems Administrator supports the development and life cycle maintenance of the NSSI’s SPL including supporting, analyzing and developing solutions to complex technical problems associated with the design of simulators and working closely with the SPL Team to prioritize the NSSI’s requirements.
Experience in below areas:
•    Operate and maintain software suites to include but not limited to: Automated Scriptor Simulator Exercise Trainer (ASSET), Agile Client, Falcon View, Global Command and Control Systems – Joint (GCCS-J), GPS Interface and Navigation Tool (GIANT), Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness Workstation (ISSA-Wks), Spark Chat, Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF), Processing and Display Subsystem Migration (PDS-M), System Toolkit (STK), and Integrated C4I System Framework (ICSF), in a classified, closed environment.
•    Ensure appropriate security posture is maintained for the Space Power Lab, specifically to maintain its Authority to Operate (ATO).
•    Monitoring SPL network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
•    Maintain a baseline hardware and software capability.
•    Perform SPL systems test preparation, execution, troubleshooting, and verification.
•    Maintain, operate, and administer the SPL as a classroom with student workstations, controller workstations and servers emulating an AOC in a closed SECRET environment.
•    Perform SPL recovery operations and data backups when required.
•    Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
•    Maintain and administer computer networks and related SPL computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
•    Preparation of a Microsoft Windows Active Directory network spanning multiple rooms.
•    Review, prepare, and update RMF authorization package artifacts.
•    Notify customer when changes occur that might affect IT systems accreditation package.
•    Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and update a security risk management plan with other System Administrators, Cybersecurity Liaisons and ISSM/ISSO.
•    Provide Configuration Management recommendations for security-relevant information system software and hardware.
•    Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
•    Apply a full range of Cybersecurity policies, principles and techniques to maintain security integrity of information systems processing information.
•    Conduct vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
•    Flexible work schedules may be required to support course schedules and contingencies according to a mutually agreed upon schedule

What We're Looking For:

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Knowledge and understanding of Windows Active Directory including DNS, IIS, DHCP, RADIUS, and other DoD Space/Air Force applications applicable to the NSSI SPL. 
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other IA tools. 
• Experience updating cyber artifacts and other supporting documentation in maintaining ATO’s.
• Customer service focus with help desk like experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred, but 5 years of System Administration and Cybersecurity Liaison experience may be substituted for degree
• Security + CE (currently active).

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with government cybersecurity procedures and network requirements.
• Experience maintaining user accounts in AFNET and/or other government networks as a cybersecurity liaison.
• Cisco IOS specifically on fiber switches.
• Specific experience with Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 and 11 clients.
• Basic understanding of Programmatic Issues, Risks, Concerns and presenting Corrective Actions
• Skilled communicator