IT Cybersecurity - Security Ops Center Tier 3 Analyst

Air Force Civilian Service; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, seeks four full-time IT Cybersecurity Specialists (GS-2210-12) to support NORAD/USNORTHCOM in JTF-Gold/Cyber Warfare Center. Roles require active Top Secret/SCI clearance and deployment across 24/7 operations.

Position includes 1-year or 2-year trial periods depending on appointment type; close date is at the agency's discretion.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must obtain & maintain an Information Assurance Level II certification (e.g., Sec+, CySA+, GCIH) within 6 months of duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior watch officer overseeing 24/7 defensive cyberspace operations.
• Protect and defend JTF Gold networks and systems.
• Apply network security architecture concepts and defend-in-depth practices.

Skills

24/7 operations

Senior watch officer

Intrusion detection

Data analysis

Scripting

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

Education

DoD Level II Certifications

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

Sec+

CySA+

GCIH

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for FOUR, full time Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialists, Security Operations Center Tier 3 Analysts (GS-2210-12), working under NORAD/USNORTHCOM (N&NC) at Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) – Gold, Cyber Warfare Center (CWC), Peterson Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Salary ($91,870 - $119,434) based on experience

Retention Incentive up to 15% based on experience

MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as a senior watch officer and subject matter expert responsible for executing and overseeing 24/7 defensive cyberspace operations in support of JTF Gold’s mission to protect and defend the Golden Dome for America (GDA) networks and systems.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must CURRENTLY POSSESS AN ACTIVE “Top Secret/SCI” Security clearance.

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

Must obtain & maintain an Information Assurance Level II certification(s) (e.g., Sec+, CySA+, GCIH) within 6 months of assigned duties.

This is a JTF-Gold Battle Staff position and may require to work any shift within a 24-hour period and 2-Hour recall.

The incumbent must achieve foundational qualifications within 9 months of assigned duties and resident qualification within 12 months. Additionally, maintain a minimum of 20 hours annually of Continuous Professional Development or education activities to enhance competence.

• Expert knowledge of data architecture, computer language structure and logic, scripting, and query languages, including compiled languages.
• Expert knowledge of information theory and algorithm complexity, including source coding, channel coding, data compression, and related concepts.
• Expert knowledge of architecture and design, including cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures, data platforms, technology stacks, and infrastructure such as transport, networking concepts, protocols, and endpoints.
• Expert knowledge of Department of Defense Cyberspace operations capabilities, including Defensive Cyberspace Operations tools and techniques, and relevant laws, policies, regulations, and guidance documentation.
• Ability to apply network security architecture concepts, including defense-in-depth, topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Ability to detect host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies, perform packet-level analysis, and tune sensors and protocol analyzers.
• Skill in designing and integrating technology processes and solutions, including legacy systems and modern programming languages, and translating operational requirements into security controls.
• Ability to collect, review, and analyze data from a variety of cyber defense resources and logs to identify evidence of past intrusions and inform defensive strategies.

Highly Desired Experience

• DoD Approved Level II Certifications - Execute Advanced Incident Response - Advanced Incident Response and Digital Forensics (DFIR) - Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer