TS/SCI Cyber Defense Operations Specialist

Cherokee Federal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Preting LLC seeks a mission-focused Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III to support a government customer in St. Louis, MO. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and offers full-time benefits, including medical and 401K, with compensation between $110,000 and $118,000.

Responsibilities include security operations, policy development, incident analysis, COOP/DR planning, and PKI/KEK oversight, using HBSS, firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 10+ years experience with information systems security or related fields.
• Experience implementing security controls in government or regulated environments.
• Ability to develop concepts and processes for security operations.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage information systems and data security practices.
• Implement and monitor security measures for networks and communications.
• Develop and execute security policies, plans, and COOP/DR procedures.
• Supervise Electronic Key Management and PKI duties.
• Operate HBSS, firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs and related security tools.

Skills

Security operations

Network security

Incident response

PKI / Public Key Infrastructure

HBSS / IDS / IPS

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

HBSS

Firewalls

VPNs

Public Key Infrastructure

Job description

Cherokee Preting LLC seeks a mission-focused Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III to support a government customer in St. Louis, MO. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and offers full-time benefits, including medical and 401K, with compensation between $110,000 and $118,000.

Responsibilities include security operations, policy development, incident analysis, COOP/DR planning, and PKI/KEK oversight, using HBSS, firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and related tools.