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ITS, LLC ยท 1 hour ago

Defensive Cyberspace Operations Eng. (DCO)

ITS, LLC. is seeking a Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Engineer to join our dynamic team in Patrick SFB. The candidate will lead efforts to defend critical mission systems, develop methodologies, and contribute to the design and implementation of cyber defense solutions.

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Responsibilities

Require a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) SME with a desire to actively defend the mission systems critical to our national defense
As a senior engineer the candidate will lead individuals towards common goals and work with engineers to apply extensive expertise on multiple complex work assignments
Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Leads the development of DCO methodologies and presents solutions to problems
Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable
Consults on IT and cyber defensive architecture and technologies
Assesses assigned cyber key terrain to thoroughly understand the mission, architecture and associated threat
Advises on technical design and implementation of DCO capabilities required to effectively protect, detect and respond to cyber threats and attacks
Researches cyber defense technologies for best fit based on mission, architecture and current threat
Leads the design, implementation, configuration and/or tuning of cyber defensive technology
Authors documentation to include SOPs, checklists, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, crew binders, etc. to support DCO
Adapts technologies to meet the mission architecture and threat

Qualification

Defensive Cyber OperationsNetwork InfrastructureCyber Defense TechnologiesCisco NetworkingLinux Operating SystemsData-Analysis ToolsetsSecurity ApplicationsAgile FrameworksMicrosoft VisioSTIGsTCP/IP ProtocolsIntrusion Detection Systems

Required

5 years of technical experience in cyber-defense or cyber security related fields (e.g., engineering, networking, systems integration, solutions etc.)
5 years of professional technical experience (these years may be in conjunction with #2)
Experience years must come from at least 2 of the following areas: -Container or virtual environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, AWS) -In-band and out-of-band test access points for network traffic collection and aggregation (e.g. Gigamon) -Data storage solutions (e.g. NFS storage, distributed storage, Ceph Ruck storage, etc.) -Data-analysis toolsets (e.g. Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana, Splunk, etc.) -Agile frameworks for software development -Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Kali, etc.) -Windows operating systems -Network infrastructure -Security applications (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response [SOAR], Security Information and Events Management [SIEM], Intrusion Detection Systems [IDS], etc.)
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices (Cisco experience is essential for this role, CCNA or higher would be great)
Demonstrated ability to review and harden network topologies, including secure configuration and vulnerability assessment
Experience creating and updating network topologies and diagrams, ideally using Microsoft Visio
Exposure to or experience with STIGs

Preferred

Experience with Gigamon is a plus, but it is not required and can be learned on the job
Ability to work cross-functionally with security and IT teams and to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical clients
Familiarity with protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, and VRF technologies
Experience with common firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto), including rule creation and troubleshooting
Exposure to intrusion detection and prevention systems, and the ability to interpret alerts
Familiarity with IT change control and documentation best practices

Company

ITS, LLC

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ITS is a minority owned, Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with experience in space systems and associated ground systems.

H1B Sponsorship

ITS, LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
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2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Hassan Campbell
President & CEO
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