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Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

The Red Gate Group is seeking a skilled Network Operations Center Engineer to join the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) team in Reston, VA. In this role, you will oversee real-time monitoring and maintenance of network devices, servers, mission-critical systems, and networking infrastructure across multiple sites. As a Tier III support engineer, you'll resolve technical issues, ensure optimal network performance, and collaborate across engineering disciplines. Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers, managing firewalls, DNS entries, and security protocols, and providing weekend and holiday support during outages. This role requires expertise in IT security, network administration, and system troubleshooting, with opportunities to enhance processes and maintain a strong security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI 
• Experience as a System or Network Administrator, using Active Directory
• Experience with developing and enhancing IT troubleshooting processes
• Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including installing patches
• Experience with monitoring solutions, including SolarWinds, Infoblox, Splunk, or Cisco ISE
• Knowledge of common ports and protocols and Layers 1-4 of the OSI model

• Able to work Midnight-8am, Thursday through Monday

• DoD 8570 Level II Security Certification, including Security+

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization, including VMware and VDI
• Experience with task automation or system orchestration via PowerShell

• Experience with basic network administration, including switchport configuration, zone-based firewall policy management,
• DHCP support, and DNS management
• Experience with managing enterprise applications, including Microsoft Exchange, JIRA, Microsoft SCCM or MECM, and Skype for Business

• Knowledge of vulnerability and STIG scanning tools, including Nessus, SCC Tool, ACAS, and Tanium
• Ability to extract and document user requirements
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

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