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# Cyber Security Operations Specialist (Adv. Cyber Analytics)

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Arnold, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $118,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb5cc7b0f78a62aecccde2b9905456691/eaa

## About the Role

High School Diploma and minimum of ten (10) years of related experience
Associates Degree and minimum of eight (8) years of related experience
Bachelor's Degree and minimum of six (6) years of related experience
Master's Degree and minimum of four (4) years of experience
Ability to develop new concepts and processes.
Ability to analyze root causes and resolve issues.
Ability to support junior level technicians and specialists in their activities.
Ability to perform all tasks of lower level technicians or specialists.
Ability to work individually, actively participate on integrated teams, and lead a task, project or team.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

## Description

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a mission-focused Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Springfield, Virginia.
Compensation & Benefits:
$110,000-$118,000. Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III Responsibilities Include:

 * Under broad direction, operates and manages all aspects of Information Systems, data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
 * Implements and monitors security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
 * Develops and executes security policies, plans, and procedures; designs and implements data network security measures; operates Network Intrusion Detection and Forensics; conducts performance analysis of Information Systems security incidents; develops Continuity of Operation (COOP)/Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and supports certification of Information Systems and Networks.
 * Supervises operation of Electronic Key Management System, other information security duties, and Public Key Infrastructure.
 * Operates Host Based Security System (HBSS), firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, other point of presence security tools, Virtual Private Networks, and related security operations.
 * Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
Current TS/SCI security clearance
Must meet one of the following, Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Technician
Cybersecurity Manager
SOC Analyst
Keywords:
Electronic Key Management System
Public Key Infrastructure
Host Based Security System
Security Operations
Information Systems
Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.


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