Job Description

NOSC Infrastructure Watch Officer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a NOSC Infrastructure Watch Officer to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Network Operations Support Center (NOSC) Infrastructure team. The NOSC provides 24x7x365 support to perform proactive and continuous monitoring of the DHS networks. The Watch Officer will act as the central point of escalation and incident manager for IT infrastructure and network management throughout the Department; this includes the monitoring, coordination, notification, and alerts and in some cases leading the resolution for incidents. Receive incidents from other DHS Component NOCs and in that capacity will coordinate the resolution, Reason for Outage (RFO), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and keep DHS leadership aware of the evolution of the incident resolution. Provide correlation and trend analysis services for the Department based on inputs from functional departments, DHS Components, and Service Providers for the purpose of coordinating the appropriate response to promote effective and efficient IT operations.

Shifts:

The selected candidate must be flexible, willing, and able to work one of the following shifts (according to the shift assigned by the hiring manager). The shift will be confirmed when a vacancy occurs and will be discussed during the interview, or once confirmed.

• Sun – Tues and every other Wed, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Sun – Tues and every other Wed, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Thurs – Sat and every other Wed, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Thurs – Sat and every other Wed, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

The work location for this position is the Nebraska Ave Complex (NAC) in Washington, DC, currently with telework authorized with a signed telework plan agreement.  The candidate must live in the National Capital Region (NCR) commuting area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia area) and be able to commute to the NAC when required. Responsibilities:

As a NOSC Infrastructure Watch Officer you will work with Federal Watch Officers as the primary watch shift point of contacts and will be expected to:

• Leverage technical background to guide troubleshooting and incident management of technicians responsible for troubleshooting/resolving the issues.
• Manage and oversee enterprise Incidents to ensure and expedite resolutions.
• Provide information and status updates to leadership on priority incidents and enterprise-wide outages.
• Work in collaboration with Tier 1 support to identify when multiple calls are being placed/received for the same incident and transition all info into a master ticket.
• Establish, lead, and manage bridge calls with all parties involved to proactively monitor incident troubleshooting and communication efforts thru resolution.
• Complete shift turnover and brief next shift on operational activities 
• Escalate all issues that cannot be resolved at a Tier 2 level to Tier 3
• Ensure management is aware of any incidents causing a disruption to day-to-day operations.
• Keep track of Service Provider Maintenance and report as needed.
• Act as an escalation point for NOC operations
• Pull in on-call support when/as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On-Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. (Equivalencies include High School Diploma/GED + 9 Years’, or Associate degree + 6 Years’, or a Master’s degree +1 Years’ experience)
• 3+ years routing/switching experience in an operational support capacity within a Wide Area Networks (WAN) with knowledge of networking fundamentals and experience using Spectrum and/or a similar network monitoring tool.

Desired: 

• Network+, ITIL Foundations, Network+, CCENT, and/or Security+ certification(s)
• 5+ years of incident management work experience in an Enterprise IT operations/NOC (Network Operations Center) or similar environment
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow; creating, updating, and closing tickets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively with program employees, government / client representatives, and internal organizational functional representatives.
• A collaborative, team-centric attitude and enthusiasm that encourages outreach and partnership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and requirements simultaneously in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice and under high pressure in high visibility situations. 

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$54,200 - $111,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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