Cyber Network Defense Analyst

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Program
• Military Leave Support
• Referral bonuses

Location & Schedule

Arlington, VA (Pentagon)

Day Shift with core hours from 6 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.
• Support the AFDW Mission Defense Team in performing Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) for the AFDW portion of the AFIN.
• Conduct active and passive DCO-IDM activities to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze, and mitigate threats to mission-relevant and key terrain in cyberspace.
• Support the development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs, and compliance.
• Participate in Computer Network Defense team activities, including responses to security incidents, INFOCON level changes, and Classified Message Incidents.
• Review and validate SAAR DD Form 2875 requests to ensure compliance with Air Force regulations.
• Coordinate with appropriate entities on firewall rule changes and DLP waivers.
• Serve as an 8140 compliance auditor.
• Brief status updates to senior Government leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of prior relevant experience; additional applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (final).
• CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification that meets 8140 ISSM role qualification requirements.
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, STIG Viewer, STIG auditing, and POA&Ms.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerShell, Python, and/or JavaScript.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
• Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker, or HBSS.
• Familiarity with Active Directory management, including account creation, account deletion, and other IT administration duties.
• Ability to address and assess RMF security controls.
• Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• EC-Council Certified Network Defender and/or CompTIA CySA+ certification.