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Jacobs NORAD Operations Group (JNOG) 

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). 

Since 2020, Jacobs, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Network Analyst supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

• Review and analyze system, trunk, circuit, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate and assist in troubleshooting, isolating, repairing, and correcting network systems and circuit errors.
• Create and update outage tickets and shift logs.
• When necessary, brief leadership of circuit/equipment status.
•  Daily Crypto loads to equipment (i.e., KIV-7Ms, KIV-19Ms, KG-175s, KG-255s, etc.) and associated COMSEC paperwork. Handle COMSEC materials daily.
•  Analyze problems and conduct effective fault diagnosis and system recovery.
• Understanding of electronics/network principles.
• Provide 24/7 operations/maintenance support of network/transport and cryptographic equipment.
• Route calls, transfer information, and handle administrative duties.
• Complete various tasks such as typing, checking, and recording information.

***Shift work could be required to support 24×7 operations.  It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule, and can remain on-site for extended periods during emergencies and drills. 

***This position reports to Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. 

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Basic Requirements:

• Clearance Requirement – TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Certification - DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security CE).
• 2 years of directly related experience.
• Experience of the following technologies: OSI, TCP/IP, and various layer 2 protocols.
• Experience in data center/long-haul transport mechanisms, serial data interfaces, cat-X ethernet, and fiber optic cabling.
• Must be able to complete work that requires climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
• Must be able to complete work that requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, or crouching for long periods.
• Must be able to work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.
• Must be able to complete work that requires lifting and transporting equipment up to 50 pounds.

Desired Requirements: 

• Juniper OS Certification.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Radius and/or TACACS.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX.
• Experience with Juniper products including routers, switches, and Circuit to Packet (CTP) equipment.
• Experience with Automated Ticketing Systems (i.e., Remedy).
• Experience with digital data signal flow.
• Experience with long-haul transport circuit/network/system drawings/records.
• Experience with network transport equipment in a large Department of Defense Information Network Operations Center.
• Experience using specialized test equipment (i.e., Oscilloscope, Protocol Analyzer, Bit Error Rate Test equipment, etc.)
• Experience prioritizing and managing workloads.
• Have clear written and verbal communication skills.

This position is expected to pay $60,000 - $75,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. 

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Essential Functions: 

Communication

• Will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed inside a large facility.
• Work environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work assignments vary based on client requirements.
• Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, icy, and windy climates.

Physical Requirements

• Position will require extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.
• Position will require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
• Position will require sitting, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching for long periods.
• Position will require work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.
• Position will require lifting and/or transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• There is a possibility that due to parking availability and the location of work, traveling moderate to long distances may be required.

Equipment and Machines

• General office equipment, which includes telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that supports the network environment.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment.

Attendance

•  Regular attendance following the established work schedule is mandatory.
• It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.
• You may be asked to continue performance in support of a war, contingency, or exercise.

Travel

• Commuting between locations may be required daily (~30-minute drive).
• May require operating motor vehicles for commuting between locations. 

Other Essential Functions

• Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client’s standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.