EITEN Cyber DCO Specialist
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Job description
Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the surety and safety of cyber security assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security.
Analyzes and defines security requirements.
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions to cyber security requirements.
Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the computer security arena.
Performs risk analyses which also includes risk assessment.
Directly support theater-level Air Force defensive cyber posture, to include vulnerability compliance status, significant incidents and available cyber forces.
Coordinate with multiple visiting Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) to facilitate assessments on key terrain.
Facilitate large and small scale cyber awareness and defensive training.
Review and analyze cyber tasking orders in order to provide situational awareness to senior leaders and prepare cyber defense organizations with required documentation to mitigate emerging threats and ensure compliance with documented policies..
Provide pre-mission, mission, and post mission coordination for specialized cyber protection teams..
Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation
Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information
Evaluates firewall change requests and assesses organizational risk
Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems
Assists with implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls
Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans
Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems and software deployment tools
Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure
Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices
Conducts investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management
Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices
Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/awareness programs
Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance
Prepares incident reports of analysis methodology and results
Synchronize incident response between local cyber defenders, external organizations and leadership.
Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws
May serve as a team or task lead
Requirements
Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of eight years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high level applications, evaluation of approved security product capabilities, and developing solutions computer security problems.
Certifications: DoWD 8570.01 IAT-II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) required; advanced Cyber certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP, CySA+, CEH, etc.) strongly preferred.
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
TESA eligibility/certification required.
Minimum Education: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance.
Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:
- A Master's Degree (in subjects described above) and seven years general experience of which at least five years must be specialized experience, or
- No degree and twelve years general experience of which at least ten years is specialized.
Additional Requirements: Candidate must meet Germany TESA requirements as follows:
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A Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of recent specialized experience; or
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Associates Degree and seven (7) years of recent specialized experience; or
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No degree and 11 years or recent specialized experience., 8 + years of related experience
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may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required
Less than 10% Citizenship
Benefits & conditions
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience, The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $114,936. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
