Cyber Defense Specialist — Telework Eligible

WorkScoop; Many (LA); On-site; USD 74,678 - 97,087; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives may be available

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Guard is seeking an IT Specialist (Infosec/Network) at Hunter AFB, GA. This full-time position requires GA National Guard membership and TS/SCI eligibility. Salary ranges $74,678–$97,087 per year (GS 11); telework is eligible.

You will perform cyberspace operations, risk and vulnerability assessments, and intrusion detection; ensure secure, resilient networks; coordinate training and readiness for cyberspace operators. DOD 8570.01-M certification and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• National Guard membership required; must be a member of a compatible assignment.
• Must obtain TS/SCI eligibility and maintain security clearance.
• DOD 8570.01‑M certification and applicable directives required.
• Background investigation and possible probationary period.
• Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information eligibility must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyberspace operations to protect information systems and ensure availability, integrity, confidentiality, and non‑repudiation.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems and configuration management.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities in network and server hardware, OS, routers and switches; ensure compliance and backups.
• Hunt for advanced threats, detect adversary activity, and implement countermeasures.
• Analyze and design network systems; provide intrusion detection analysis and countermeasures.
• Replicate attacker tactics to evaluate defenses and prepare defensive cyber operations.
• Conduct cyber terrain analysis and develop risk mitigation courses of action.
• Assess ICS enclave vulnerabilities and improve security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Risk assessment

Intrusion detection

Network analysis

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent / 3 years grad education

Job description

The National Guard is seeking an IT Specialist (Infosec/Network) at Hunter AFB, GA. This full-time position requires GA National Guard membership and TS/SCI eligibility. Salary ranges $74,678–$97,087 per year (GS 11); telework is eligible.

You will perform cyberspace operations, risk and vulnerability assessments, and intrusion detection; ensure secure, resilient networks; coordinate training and readiness for cyberspace operators. DOD 8570.01-M certification and background checks are required.