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# Cyber Security Operations Specialist III (Advanced Cyber Analyti

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $118,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9200968/cyber-security-operations-specialist-iii-advanced-cyber-analyti

## About the Role

* Must meet one of the following:

 * 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 be a US Citizen.

 * This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

 * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

 * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

## Description

Cherokee Preting LLC is seeking a mission-focused Cybersecurity Operations Specialist III to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Springfield, VA., Includes the following:

 * 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

 * Perform other job-related duties as assigned.