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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer - **Company:** Launchtech Crew - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Information Security Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Security, System Center Configuration Manager, NetBackup, Public Key Infrastructure, Simple Network Management Protocols, Network Routers, Model-Driven Architecture, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Patch Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_477d46221 ## About the Role * 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. What You Bring 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. ## Description We are seeking a GNOSC Watch Officer/Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. What You'll Be Doing * 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. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)