Watch Officer L3 CO - DAYColorado Springs, COJob Summary:IT Veterans is currently seeking a Watch Officer to support the Enterprise Watch Command Center and ensure monitoring, tracking, and documenting of Severity Level incidents and escalation of incidents affecting critical business functions.Responsibilities:
Monitor and track service impacting changes in the enterprise infrastructure.
Work with Service Operations team staff during the installation, upgrade, or decommissioning of infrastructure equipment or software to monitor and track potential impact to the enterprise
Monitors and analyzes critical incident alerts regarding outages or degradation in services affecting the enterprise using monitoring tools
Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operation monitoring procedures
Assist with Major Incident Severity Level calls (standing up conference calls, identifying appropriate service line resources, documenting a timeline of events)
Preparing, updating, and reporting Situational Awareness to the ESOC PMO and Client Liaisons
Monitor planned and unplanned service impacting changes
Assist with preparation of Outage and Resolution Notifications for Severity Level Incidents, Advisory Notifications, Planned Outage Notifications, and updates to those outages
Assist with SharePoint Outage Tracker entries and updates
Assist with setting up conference bridges in support of Severity Level 1s and 2s and engaging appropriate resources
Archiving of Daily Operations Report and Shift Change Log (Day Shift)
Perform trend analysis reports as requested
Check on the status of Critical Site Tickets and close if possible
Check on the status of Prolonged/Multiple Transfers of Tickets and close if possible
Performs Tier 1 vetting and triage of incident tickets to facilitate accurate and effective outage handling procedures and resolution.
Required Qualifications:
TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly.
Bachelors degree and 6 years experience
Security+ or other technical certification to meet 8570 IAT II compliance required.
Hold an ITIL and/or technical certification
Technical background and strong IT skills/knowledge in networking, exchange, or desktop support
Strong understanding of ITIL concepts
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop applications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong logic and analytical skills
Strong customer service skills and experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of ServiceNow, Windows Desktops, or other IT Service Management System
Schedule: Flexibility Necessary
Primarily DAYS Shift with OT - Wednesday - Saturday: (6:00am 6:00pm)
Training is up to eight weeks on the DAY shift
At IT Veterans LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
VIEW JOBS4/9/2021 12:00:00 AM2021-07-08T00:00Category: Program Management
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift
Travel Required: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Watch Officer (CWO) based out of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. What You'll get to Do:
The C2BMC Watch Officer (CWO) will report to the Operations Lead and is responsible for day-to-day oversight and guidance of 75+ personnel (24x7 crew filling C2BMC Command Center crew positions) based on overarching direction/guidance and objectives.
The CWO is responsible for oversight and management of all C2BMC operations, to include monitoring and reporting on health and status of the global C2BMC enterprise. The CWO oversees C2BMC Operations & Maintenance (O&M), network monitoring, and network defense of the C2BMC mission systems, and makes day-to-day decisions on the operations floor to assure the availability, quality, and security of services vital to C2BMC mission systems operations, command and control (C2), and information sharing.
Responsible for the accuracy of all reports, keeping leadership informed, recommending courses of action, and maintaining the current status of all systems at all times.
The CWO maintains operations floor integrity and ensures crew members are appropriately trained, certified, and able to perform all assigned missions and ensuring shifts are properly manned and performs thorough changeover briefs.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Position requires 24x7 shift work. Candidate will be assigned to a shift, to be determined by mission requirements. Some substitute rotation during off-shifts, including nights and weekends will be required.
Basic Qualifications: If applicable, please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume.
An active Secret clearance is required.
10 Years with Bachelor's degree in a related field; 14 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong presentation and speaking skills.
Experienced in Project Management, Planning and resource management.
Experience with leading personnel in operations and/or maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking.
Effective communications and ability to brief technical system and network issues and overall system reports to program management and customer leadership using appropriate tools such as Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint.
Sound knowledge and practical experience to direct the assessment and development of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and/or Operating. Instructions (OIs) to effectively administer, operate and manage services under C2BMC operational control.
Proficiency in Microsoft, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in liaising with other DoD Agencies and associated Ballistic Missile Defense Systems operations/organizations
What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx NGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs Salary Min: $94,240 Salary Max: $141,360 Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Learn about Northrop Grumman Total Rewards and Benefits. Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Northrop GrummanColorado SpringsCO
VIEW JOBS4/9/2021 12:00:00 AM2021-07-08T00:00<strong>VoIP/DVTC/CUCM Technician L3</strong><br />
Colorado Springs, CO<br />
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IT Veterans is currently seeking a talented CUCM (Cisco Unified Communication Manager) VoIP/DVTC Administrator with an active TS/SCI clearance to provide maintenance and advanced support for customers globally. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing all voice over IP networks and some Video Teleconferencing within the Enterprise, supporting a 24x7 NOC (Network Operations Center). Responsibilities include Tier II / Tier III resolution and customer support for all managed networks. Candidate must be familiar with the use of Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity, Tandberg Management Suite (TMS), and various other tools as required.<br />
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<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"> Technical knowledge of VoIP / IP telephony systems, software, hardware, and Telecommunications standards, Unified Communications Manager, Unity Connection, and Unified Presence</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Understanding of call routing to include calling search spaces and partitions, route patterns, trunks and gateways</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Experience voice gateways and CUBEs</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Experience with VTC equipment such as Cisco Telepresence Management Suite, Tandberg and Cisco CODECs, Gatekeepers, Gateways and MCUs.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Possess understanding of TCP/IP, H323, E164 and SIP protocols.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Ability to troubleshoot common VoIP & VTC issues to include identifying and correcting issues with endpoints, trunks, dial plans, and profiles</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Experience analog gateways</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Understanding of the Tandberg Management System -Licensing of devices and servers (VoIP and DVTC)</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Ability to troubleshoot common VTC issues to include the identification of failed endpoints, bandwidth saturation, or mis-configured conferences</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Ensure compliance with network security policies and procedures</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Assist in the development of the training, local guides, Rules of Engagement (ROE) policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as they pertain to the Unified Communications environment.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Create and report all outage notifications and network related issues according to standard operating procedures</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Comprehensive knowledge of network topology; along with networked hardware and software tools listed above</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Participate in engineering projects or upgrades as tasked by GDIT management</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Interface with vendors to ensure proper performance of tools and software packages.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Provides training and technical guidance to lower tier employees</li>
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<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">TS/SCI clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a CI Poly.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">HS+10 years' experience/ AS+8 years' experience/ BS+6 years' experience/ MS+4 years' experience</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Must have and maintain a DoD 8570 approved IAT II level certification.</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Interpersonal Skills</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Effective Communication skills - verbal and written</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Listening skills</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Problem analysis and problem solving</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Attention to detail and accuracy</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Customer Service oriented</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Ability to work independently within a Team Concept</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Ability to multitask in a stressful environment</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">NOC is 24x7 shift work; to include weekends and holiday for all employees
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<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"> Day Shift: 6am – 2:30pm</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Swing Shift: 2pm – 10:30pm</li>
<li style="padding: 0; margin: 0;" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;">Mid Shift: 10:30pm – 6am</li>
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<em>At IT Veterans LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.</em><br />
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IT VeteransColorado SpringsCO
VIEW JOBS3/12/2021 12:00:00 AM2021-06-10T00:00Job Title: Watch Stander
Work Location: Peterson AFB, CO
Work Schedule: Shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required
Clearance: Active/current Secret required and must be able to obtain TS+
Please note that you must be a US citizen to apply to this job listing
Education: BS degree is desired; or HS Diploma/GED and 5 years of hands on experience in lieu of a degree
Certifications: A current IA Technician (IAT) Level II or must be willing and able to obtain it within six months from date of hire
LCAT: Watch Stander
Requisition: CO21002
Overview: The services required for this position include providing services to assist NORAD&USNORTHCOM (N&NC). The primary function of the N&NC CyberSpace Warning and Operations Center (CWOC) is to lead, prioritize, and direct Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) assets and resources to ensure they are optimized to support N&NC assigned missions and operations, and to advise the Commander N&NC of the DODIN's ability to support current and future operations.
Job Duties:
* Maintain global situational awareness of events threatening enterprise networks
* Advise on network security and defense issues and enforce network security and vulnerability mitigation policies and procedures
* Provide real-time analysis, assessment, response and reporting regarding network attacks and security incidents
* Assess and correlate theater IA threat stream data
* Attend IA meetings and working groups
* Support exercise interests and training objectives
* Conduct IA operations administration (projects, plans, policy, and training)
* Utilize intrusion detection system and vulnerability assessment software tools to analyze N&NC network for potential vulnerabilities and research/recommend appropriate protective measures; reporting suspected vulnerabilities and recommending protective measures
* Assist in correlating network events with supporting network data, threat data, and technical vulnerability information
Qualifications:
* Active/current DoD Secret clearance and must be able to obtain TS+ clearance
* Knowledge of NORAD-NORTHCOM Mission and C4 Systems preferred
* Willing and able to work shift, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required
* Ability to advise on network security and defense issues and enforce network security and vulnerability mitigation policies and procedures
* Possess sound knowledge of management and monitoring of various network security components, devices and services
* Possess an advanced understanding and in-depth knowledge of modern computer systems, client/server, LAN/WAN and Network concepts, modern network management and security monitoring concepts
* Possess knowledge of implementing Access Controls; Security Patching and Security Incident Response
To apply to this position please go to www.s4inc.com and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume.
S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disabilities/veterans. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, then we invite you to submit your resume. Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Michelle Sweeney, HR Manager, by phone at (781) 273-1600 or by email at accommodation@s4inc.com.
S4 Inc.Colorado SpringsCO