Cyber Systems Watch Officer

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ASRC Communications LTD is seeking an Information Technology (IT) professional for the role of Cyber Systems Watch Officer in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Unified Cyber Situational Awareness (UCSA) program in Pensacola, FL. The Cyber Systems Watch Officer will provide persistent monitoring of IT infrastructure and network management of all UCSA network elements, enclaves, and systems using government and commercial monitoring tools.

This is a 24x7x365 environment. The candidate must have the ability to work 1st, 2 nd , or 3rd shift schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Manages incoming and outgoing communications, including voice (secure/unsecure), e-mail and message traffic over classified and unclassified networks.
• Performs basic system administration tasks such as account unlocks and password resets for external customers.
• Monitors for system outages and provides guidance for all performance/alarm thresholds.
• Identifies, reports, and supports the restoration of alarm conditions, escalating as needed.
• Coordinates mission critical system maintenance (both scheduled and emergency) including issuing notices, coordinating with external agencies, hosting pre-maintenance meetings with stakeholders, creating and closing tracking tickets, and verifying restoration of services.
• Research DoD directives, authorized service interruptions, and task orders to provide situational awareness to leadership which includes preparing and distributing daily situational reports and briefings required by operations, the user community and leadership.
• Prepares hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reports on restoration efforts and system health and performance.
• Uses Remedy ticketing system to create, monitor, report, audit, and close GTMS (Global Trouble Management System) tickets.
• Collects metrics data and prepares metrics reports.
• Passes down accurate and complete status information to following shift personnel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's +2 OR 3 additional years of IT experience in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level II approved certification is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing ability, is required.
• Knowledge of computer and network security and system administration.
• Proficient skills in and heavy use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience in creating, monitoring, reporting, and closing Global Trouble Management System tickets.
• Experience with Remedy ticketing system is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment is preferred.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.