Network Information Assurance

V2X; Kuwait City; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network Information Assurance Specialist to support U.S. Army networks in Kuwait. This role involves maintaining network security, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. Candidates must hold a secret clearance and relevant certifications, with a minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity and telecommunications.

Benefits

Company-paid housing and transportation

Completion bonus

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Must maintain IAT and CE certifications.
• Min 7 years in telecommunications sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M for Network IDS/IPS in support of DoD networks.
• Monitor various Task Orders and OPORD.
• Manage trouble tickets and perform in-depth analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Traffic Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

Snort

Job description

Supports United States Army Regional Cyber Center – Southwest Asia (USARCC-SWA) networks with day-to-day operations in support of (ISO) Computer Network Defense (CND), to deny adversaries access to information and information systems (IS). Operate and maintain (O&M) active and passive defense technologies, to troubleshoot, optimize, and administer network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). Adheres to Change Management (CM) policies, provides technical documentation, and follows the Risk Management Framework (RMF) by implementing, assessing, and monitoring Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provided Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Program: OMDAC-SWACA

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide Network IDS/IPS O&M in support of (ISO) the Army portion of the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) in the United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Monitor and implement Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ-DoDIN), United States Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), and US Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) Operation Orders (OPORD), Task Orders (TASKORD), and Communication Tasking Orders (CTOs).

Block Internet Protocol (IP) networks when directed by the customer.

Investigate network and Automated Information System (AIS) security events.

Manage customer trouble tickets using automated standardized system. Record customer requests for assistance electronically. Provides record of immediate resolution or escalates for resolution of particularly difficult and complex problems. Ensures that problem resolution is recorded electronically to assist addressing subsequent occurrences of problems.

Consults with other IT Specialists to identify defects in performance and provides administrative and technical assistance to the USARCC-SWA Team.

Generate reports for leadership detailing traffic analysis, and security events.

Create, implement, and monitor custom Snort version 2 and 3 IPS signatures.

Apply vendor provided signature and software updates while adhering to CM policies.

Perform in depth analysis utilizing the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM).

Participate in CND exercises as requested by the customer to maintain site accreditation.

Interprets and implements Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and local Command policies, directives, manuals, instructions, regulations and guidelines for data, and system security including DISA STIGs and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).

Maintains current DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) certifications per DoD 8570.01-M, and other cybersecurity requirements.

Perform any additional duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications:

Security Clearance:

Requires an active Secret Clearance

Education / Certification: One-year related experience can be substituted for one year of education if the degree is required.

High school diploma required or equivalent

This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification.

The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:

IAT Level: Information Technology (IT) I / Information Assurance Technical (IAT) III

BASELINE:

Cisco: CCNP Security

CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner

CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst

ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

ISC2: CCSP: Cloud Certified Security Practitioner

ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional

COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):

Cisco: CCIE: (Any)

Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional: (Any)

EC-Council: CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council: CHFI: Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator

EC-Council: CND: Certified Network Defender

Experience:

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in telecommunications sector.

Company Industry

• Facilities Management

Department / Functional Area

• Communications Engineering

Keywords

• Network Information Assurance

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