Job Description
ECS is seeking a System Engineer - Junior to support the Army National Guard's enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives in Fairfax, VA.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program delivers comprehensive enterprise IT infrastructure, WAN, cybersecurity, and associated services to the ARNG and its mission partners. The program supports more than 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across approximately 2,800 sites spanning 54 states and territories, enabling Title 10 and Title 32 missions, domestic emergency response operations, mobilization readiness, and classified SIPRNet operations.
Task 4 — Enterprise Operations Support — provides 24/7/365 network monitoring, control, and management from the RCC-ARNG Network Operations Center (NOC) over classified and unclassified networks, delivering DoDIN services including data, voice, and video across the ARNG's distributed enterprise infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of technical designs for enterprise systems.
- Update system documentation to reflect current configurations and changes.
- Support testing activities to ensure system functionality and performance.
- Conduct performance monitoring tasks to maintain system efficiency.
- Perform routine system analysis and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and configuration management standards.
- Contribute to maintaining secure and stable enterprise operations.
- Support system updates and document any changes effectively.
Required Qualifications
- Clearance: Secret Eligible required
- S. Citizenship required
- DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 451-System Administrator at the Basic proficiency level
- Certifications (one or more required): A+, CND, Network+
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience supporting enterprise systems within DoD or Federal environments
- Experience in assisting with the implementation of approved technical designs and system documentation updates
- Familiarity with conducting routine system analysis and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of configuration management baselines and STIG requirements
Skills Required
- Secret Eligible clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DCWF Work Role 451-System Administrator (Basic)
- Certifications (one or more): A+, CND, Network+
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1-3 years experience supporting enterprise systems within DoD or Federal environments
- Experience assisting implementation of approved technical designs and updating system documentation
- Familiarity with routine system analysis and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of configuration management baselines and STIG requirements
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
