Mission-Critical Cyber Defense Operator (TS/SCI)

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Defense Operator to support AFCERT missions by providing near real-time network security monitoring, intrusion detection analysis, and host security monitoring across the AFIN.

The operator works as part of the DCO Hunt and Assess Crew with mission-ready status for 24x7 operations. Qualified candidates have five years in cyber defense or related DoD/intelligence work, active DoD TS/SCI clearance, a High School Diploma or GED, and GCFA

Qualifications

• Five (5) years in cyber defense operations or related DoD/IC environment.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• GCFA certification required within 120 days after hire.
• Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST 800-series.

Responsibilities

• Conduct near real-time network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis.
• Review IDS/IPS alerts per OI and checklists.
• Conduct host security monitoring, alert review, intrusion detection analysis, and event triage.
• Develop, review and maintain procedures for monitoring Hosts/Systems.
• Monitor sensors to identify security issues in IDS/SIEM; review logs for intrusions.

Skills

Cyber defense operations

Network security monitoring

Intrusion detection analysis

DoD environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Packet capture

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Defense Operator to support AFCERT missions by providing near real-time network security monitoring, intrusion detection analysis, and host security monitoring across the AFIN.

The operator works as part of the DCO Hunt and Assess Crew with mission-ready status for 24x7 operations. Qualified candidates have five years in cyber defense or related DoD/intelligence work, active DoD TS/SCI clearance, a High School Diploma or GED, and GCFA