Senior Network Threat Responder — Cyber Defense Lead

Air Force Civilian Service; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Offutt AFB, NE is seeking a senior Network Threat Responder to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats against USSTRATCOM networks. You will lead incident response and proactive threat hunting, applying forensic, malware, and network analysis to strengthen the command’s cybersecurity posture.

Active TS/SCI eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain clearance are required for this mission-critical role within the DoD Cyber Excepted Service.

Qualifications

• Experience detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to DoD networks.
• Proficiency in incident management, response, analysis and reporting processes.
• Ability to obtain and retain a TS/SCI clearance and sign NDA.
• Citizenship and legal work age per government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats to USSTRATCOM networks.
• Lead advanced incident response and proactive threat hunting operations.
• Apply expert forensic, malware, and network analysis to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Cyber forensics

Malware analysis

Network traffic analysis

Incident response

Threat hunting

Vulnerability assessment

Security monitoring

DoD cybersecurity principles

Security clearance readiness

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service at Offutt AFB, NE is seeking a senior Network Threat Responder to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats against USSTRATCOM networks. You will lead incident response and proactive threat hunting, applying forensic, malware, and network analysis to strengthen the command’s cybersecurity posture.

Active TS/SCI eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain clearance are required for this mission-critical role within the DoD Cyber Excepted Service.