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Air Force Civilian Service · 4 days ago

IT Cybersecurity - Defensive Cyberspace Operations Technical Expert

Belleville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$114K/yr - $156K/yr

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force. The role involves serving as a senior-skill-level defensive cyberspace operations technical expert and supporting mission partners to ensure mission assurance and information assurance of critical cyber terrain.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Rodney McDaniel

Responsibilities

Serve as an experienced, Senior-skill-level defensive cyberspace operations technical expert and Cyberspace Protection Team (CPT) Mission Element crew member supporting tasked Service, Combatant Command and National Agency partners

Assist mission partners to ensure mission assurance (MA) and Information Assurance (IA) of critical key cyber terrain and mission areas

Enable hardening of systems and networks against exploitation, detect unauthorized, malicious, or adversary activity, eliminate adversary presence, and assess defensive capabilities by utilizing leading-edge computer security technology, tactics, techniques and procedures

Provide technical expertise in the performance of work requiring the application of cyber security principles, methods, and techniques

Apply cyber operations knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, modification, or exploitation of complex electronic and operational mission systems to support the organization's mission objectives

Lead mission teams consisting of Senior and Basic level military, civilian, and/or contractor personnel in the execution of operational mission tasks and objectives

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesTCP/IP modelsNetwork Intrusion Detection SystemsIncident Response PlansPythonBash scriptingSIEMsMalware forensicsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a 'Top Secret/SCI' Security clearance

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Must obtain & maintain an Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position

No History of Domestic Violence - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment)

The incumbent must achieve and maintain appropriate Cyber Mission Force (CMF) requirements as specified in Job Qualification Record (JQR) and attain Combat Mission Ready (CMR) certification within 18 months of assignment of these duties

Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP models, Bro, Python, Bash scripting, SIEMs (Splunk, LogRhythm, SolarWinds, ELK, Arkime, etc), Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS), Network Forensic Analysis, and development of Risk Mitigation, Mission Defense, and Incident Response Plans

Advanced knowledge of and skill in application of the concepts, and practices in two or more of the following areas: cyberspace security, computer programming, networking, computer operating systems (Windows, UNIX), malware forensics; threat analysis, operations research, artificial intelligence/machine learning; cyber incident handling and response, penetration testing, software/malware reverse engineering

Advanced knowledge of IA and MA technologies such as COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC, computer systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, and computer architectures; and computer security penetration tools and techniques

Extensive knowledge and skill in one or more of the following areas: (1) computer operating systems (Unix, Windows, etc.) enterprise services, file systems, security, configuration and analysis (2) network operations and security including net flows, protocols, PCAP, etc. (3) computer programming and scripting (4) malware identification and analysis (5) system forensics

Advanced knowledge and skill in identifying, analyzing, articulating and executing program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization in support of major issues and operational challenges

Skill in developing new or modified work methods, processes, or information protection procedures; and ability to develop and articulate technical direction and approaches to formulating interoperability plans, implementation plans, and contingency plans involving communications and connectivity between major command and control systems; proficiency in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations

Ability to clearly and effectively discuss and present program objectives, managerial tasks, and technical information verbally and in writing to management and professional personnel at all levels within DoD and other government agencies within timelines prescribed by regulation or management

Ability to effectively perform in both leadership and followership roles as part of teams comprised of military, federal civilian, and contract employees from within and outside of the employee's work center and unit