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Description
Job Summary
This position supports cybersecurity operations for complex C5ISR systems, focusing on protecting IT infrastructure, applications, and networks in a mission-critical environment. The role involves implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting incident response, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Recommend and implement hardware, software, and network security solutions
Administer, configure, and support secure IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networks, and applications
Apply and manage STIG checklists across multiple technologies and develop cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures
Review Windows, Linux, cloud, network, and application STIGs, DoD SRGs, and vendor hardening guides
Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and generate reports with remediation recommendations
Continuously monitor systems and applications for changes impacting security posture
Provide daily cybersecurity operational support
Create, track, and report audit metrics and findings to the appropriate security leadership
Support investigations of cybersecurity incidents and potential breaches
Analyze multiple data sources to identify indicators of compromise
Prepare reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended actions
Stay current on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and detection methods
Develop scripts using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages to automate repetitive tasks
Collaborate with other cybersecurity engineers to resolve security issues and develop scalable security solutions
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity
At least 3 years of experience in malware analysis, digital forensics, or intrusion detection
At least 2 years of experience using tools such as FTK, Wireshark, Autopsy, or similar technologies
Minimum of 1 year of experience developing code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby, or similar
IAT Level I certification
Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
IAT Level II or III certification
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical field
