Cyber Defense Specialist (Mid) - DoD Networks

Kaztronix LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist Mid to oversee and enhance IS security in a high-impact DoD environment at Quantico, VA. The role emphasizes data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across communications systems and networks.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing HBSS and SIEM tools, performing forensics, and supporting COOP/DR and PKI/EKMS functions. A Secret clearance and Security+ or higher are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Security+ (CompTIA) or higher certification required.
• Location: Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor security controls to align with government standards.
• Operate firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, HBSS, and endpoint protection for networks.
• Perform incident handling, forensics, and security monitoring.
• Support COOP/DR strategies and PKI/EKMS management.
• Certify and accredit IS and networks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Threat Detection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HBSS

Tenable SecurityCenter

RedSeal

McAfee SIEM

PKI

IPS

Imperva WAF

Job description

Kaztronix LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist Mid to oversee and enhance IS security in a high-impact DoD environment at Quantico, VA. The role emphasizes data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across communications systems and networks.

Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing HBSS and SIEM tools, performing forensics, and supporting COOP/DR and PKI/EKMS functions. A Secret clearance and Security+ or higher are required.