Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Sandtechsolutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandtechsolutions is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services program. The role is at Joint Base Andrews and focuses on implementing DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies, programs and initiatives.

You will work with AFDW MDT and external entities on DCO-IDM, RMF controls, and incident response, including 8140 compliance; requires DoD clearance and Security+ CE; strong Excel skills and experience briefing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; additional years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, STIGs and RMF workflows.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.
• Support the AFDW MDT in DCO-IDM for the AFDW portion of the AFIN.
• Perform active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor and mitigate threats to MRT-C/KT-C.
• Establish a CND team to respond to incidents and INFOCON level changes.
• Coordinate firewall changes and DLP waivers with relevant entities.
• Ensure 8140 compliance across the organization.

Job description

We are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services (AFNCRIT) program. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst located at Joint Base Andrews will augment 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs and initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.
• Support the AFDW mission defense team (MDT) in performing DCO-IDM for AFDW portion of the AFIN.
• Support the AFDW MDT in conducting active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze and mitigate threats to mission relevant and key terrain in cyberspace (MRT-C/KT-C) Support development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs and compliance.
• Implement a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents, Information Condition (INFOCON) level changes, and Classified Message Incidents (CMIs)
• Work with entities for firewall rule changes and DLP waivers
• 8140 compliance

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience additional years of applicable experience will be accepted lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification must meet 8140 ISSM role qualification.
• ACAS and HBSS
• STIG Viewer and STIG auditing
• POA&Ms
• Proficiency with Excel
• Ability to brief status to high level Government leadership and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
• Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), or HBSS.
• Ability to adress and assess RMF Security Controls
• Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of automation tools/scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Nessus APIs) to support scan or report optimization.