NOSC Cyber Defense Specialist

Knight Federal Solutions; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a Cyber Defense Specialist for the Joint Training Enterprise Network (JTEN) 24/7 Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). You will implement proactive security measures to ensure operational availability and information flow for mission-critical applications.

Requirements include a current Secret Clearance, U.S. citizenship, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), and Security+ CE certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Security+ CE certification required.
• Able to work shift work and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Implement IA and CND measures for JTEN NOSC to ensure operational availability.
• Identify rule sets for firewalls, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems.
• Provide support to warfighter training events by analyzing security requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security+ CE

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Job Purpose:

The Cyber Defense Specialist for the Joint Training Enterprise Network (JTEN) 24/7 Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) is responsible for performing Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND). Your primary duties will include the implementation of proactive and reactive security measures to ensure operational availability to the JTEN and information flow of mission critical applications. Additionally, you will provide direct support to the warfighter training events by identifying rule sets for firewalls, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems on the network. Moreover, you will be working closely with the customers of our Network in order to identify potential issues and perform security requirements analysis.

Requirements

Here is what you need:

• Must possess a current Secret Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a Bachelors’ Degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree
• Must have the following certification: Security + CE
• Must be capable to work shift work (Essential Personnel identifier)
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Must have strong customer service orientation
• Must be capable of lifting and moving equipment

Bonus points if you have:

• One or more of the following: CompTIA SecurityX (formally known as CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Network Operations Center Experience
• Tier 1 and 2 Helpdesk Experience
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.