NOSC Cyber Defense Specialist with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

CompTIA SecurityX/Similar certs

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a Cyber Defense Specialist to support the Joint Training Enterprise Network (JTEN) 24/7 NOSC. You will implement IA and CND measures and tailor firewall/IDS configurations to ensure mission-critical applications stay available.

You will work with customers and warfighter trainers to analyze security requirements. Requirements include a current Secret Clearance, US citizenship, a Bachelor’s degree, Security+ CE, and ability to work shifts in a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Security+ CE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement IA and CND measures for JTEN NOSC 24/7 operations.
• Identify rule sets for firewalls, IDS, and monitoring systems on the network.
• Collaborate with warfighter trainers and customers to analyze security requirements.

Skills

Secret Clearance

US Citizenship

Security+ CE

Shift work

Teamwork

Customer service

Lifting/moving equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

* 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.