About this role
Job Description
BlueForce Inc. is seeking a Computer Systems Associate/Network Engineer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Computer Systems Associate/Network Engineer will support activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ DAF wargames. Primary location is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Secondary locations are Joint Base Andrews and The Pentagon.
Required Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Secret-level security clearance.
- Minimum of five (5) years in network management and engineering.
- Meet the requirements of DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level II or III.
- IAT Level II: This level is for personnel who focus on the network and enclave environment. They have administrator-level privileges and are responsible for securing network devices, firewalls, and operating systems.
- Core Responsibilities: Intrusion detection, system auditing, implementing security patches, and configuring network defenses.
- Common Approved Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops / CCNA Security
- GIAC GSEC
- IAT Level III: This level is for senior technical staff—such as Senior Security Engineers, Systems Security Analysts, and Security Architects. These professionals focus on the enterprise-level enclave environment and require architecture-level judgment rather than basic device configurations.
- Core Responsibilities: Designing network security architectures, analyzing complex vulnerabilities, handling advanced incident response, and directing security engineering teams.
- Approved Certifications Include:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- SecurityX (formerly known as CASP+ / CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- Cisco CCNP Security
- GIAC GCIH or GCED
- Knowledge of Air Force IT enterprise and system administration.
- Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings.
Preferred Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- TS/SCI eligibility
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops / CCNA Security
- GIAC GSEC
Secret Clearance