Cyber Defense Network Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Cyber Network Defense Analyst will augment the 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and AFDW cybersecurity policies, programs, and initiatives. Vulnerability Management to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program. The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering and National Military Command Center (NMCC).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclave.
• Supports the AFDW mission defense team (MDT) in performing DCO-IDM for AFDW portion of the AFIN.
• Supports the AFDW MDT in conducting active and passive DCO-IDM to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze and mitigate threats relevant to mission and key terrain in cyberspace (MRT-C/KT-C).
• Supports development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs, and compliance.
• Implements a Computer Network Defense (CND) team to respond to computer security incidents, Information Condition (INFOCON) level changes, and Classified Message Incidents (CMIs).
• Reviews and validates SAAR (DD Form 2875) to enforce compliance to AF regulations.
• Works with entities for firewall rule changes and DLP waivers.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (must meet 8140 ISSM role qualification).
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience (additional years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience with ACAS and HBSS STIG Viewer and STIG auditing.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerShell, Python, and/or JavaScript.
• Ability to brief status to high-level Government leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
• Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), or HBSS.
• Familiarity with Active Directory (AD) management, creating and deleting accounts, and other IT admin duties.
• Ability to address and assess RMF Security Controls.
• Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Possession of EC-Council Certified Network Defender certification and/or CompTIA CySA+ certification.

Pay

Target salary range: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Schedule

Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of travel: less than 10%.