Position Title: GNOSC Watch Officer/ Network Engineer
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoW Secret
Shift: Rotating shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The GNOSC Watch Officer/ Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Be responsible for all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center.
- Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management and MDA Cybersecurity.
- Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned quarterly rotating shift day/night shifts.
- Be responsible for all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions provided to executive management and the Government customer.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels.
- Understand Command level Management.
- Be able to speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries.
- Be able to perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans.
- Be able to operate within a stressful high speed Operational environment and be able to multi-task.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Must have 1, or more, years of IT experience
- Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher.
- Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams.
- Have experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds and StruxureWare Datacenter Expert).
- Have education or experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation.
- Have previous work experience as a Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a large Enterprise with knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX Operating Systems, EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup and SCCM Patch Management solutions.
- Have previous work experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices.
- Have experience with Cyber-defense or information assurance, including experience with DISA mandated security tools to include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), analyze results and create reports
- Have knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices.
- Have Network Operations experience in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment.
- Have knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and how to execute system/network security analysis.
- Have a working knowledge of Tier III Information Assurance practices, IT security governance, security administration, project management, logistics, and Cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Have Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$85,000 – $100,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/07/2026 - 08/17/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year of IT experience (resumes in month/year format required)
- Active DoD Secret security clearance (Department of the Workforce / DoW Secret specified)
- DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
- Experience with metrics-based IT O&M teams
- Experience with Remedy ticketing and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, StruxureWare)
- Familiarity with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes (change management, continual service improvement)
- Windows/Linux system administration experience (Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX)
- Experience with EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup, and SCCM patch management
- Network engineering experience designing, implementing, and managing switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices
- Experience with DISA security tools including ACAS and HBSS, and cyber-defense/information assurance practices
- Experience in a 24x7x365 Network Operations Center or similar network operations environment
- Working knowledge of Tier III information assurance practices, security administration, and cybersecurity compliance
- Quality assurance/quality control inspection process knowledge
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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