IT Cybersecurity - Security Ops Center Tier 3 Analyst

About the role

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks six full-time Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialists, Security Operations Center Tier 3 Analysts (GS-2210-12), to support NORAD/USNORTHCOM (N&NC) at Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) – Gold, Cyber Warfare Center (CWC), Peterson Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior watch officer and subject matter expert responsible for executing and overseeing 24/7 defensive cyberspace operations in support of JTF Gold's mission to protect and defend the Golden Dome for America (GDA) networks and systems.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain & maintain a “Top Secret/SCI” Security clearance.
• Maintain foundational and resident qualifications within 9 and 12 months respectively, and ensure continuous professional development.
• Apply network security architecture concepts, detect host and network-based intrusions, and design and integrate technology processes.
• Collect, review, and analyze data from various cyber defense resources and logs to identify evidence of past intrusions and inform defensive strategies.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of data architecture, computer language structure and logic, scripting, and query languages, including compiled languages.
• Expert knowledge of information theory and algorithm complexity, including source coding, channel coding, data compression, and related concepts.
• Expert knowledge of architecture and design, including cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures, data platforms, technology stacks, and infrastructure such as transport, networking concepts, protocols, and endpoints.
• Expert knowledge of Department of Defense Cyberspace operations capabilities, including Defensive Cyberspace Operations tools and techniques, and relevant laws, policies, regulations, and guidance documentation.
• Ability to apply network security architecture concepts, including defense-in-depth, topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Ability to detect host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies, perform packet-level analysis, and tune sensors and protocol analyzers.
• Skill in designing and integrating technology processes and solutions, including legacy systems and modern programming languages, and translating operational requirements into security controls.

Qualifications

• Obtain & maintain an Information Assurance Level II certification(s) (e.g., Sec+, CySA+, GCIH) within 6 months of assigned duties.
• Highly Desired Experience: DoD Approved Level II Certifications - Execute Advanced Incident Response, Advanced Incident Response and Digital Forensics (DFIR), and Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of data architecture, computer language structure and logic, scripting, and query languages, including compiled languages.
• Expert knowledge of information theory and algorithm complexity, including source coding, channel coding, data compression, and related concepts.
• Expert knowledge of architecture and design, including cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures, data platforms, technology stacks, and infrastructure such as transport, networking concepts, protocols, and endpoints.
• Expert knowledge of Department of Defense Cyberspace operations capabilities, including Defensive Cyberspace Operations tools and techniques, and relevant laws, policies, regulations, and guidance documentation.
• Ability to apply network security architecture concepts, including defense-in-depth, topology, protocols, components, and principles.
• Ability to detect host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies, perform packet-level analysis, and tune sensors and protocol analyzers.
• Skill in designing and integrating technology processes and solutions, including legacy systems and modern programming languages, and translating operational requirements into security controls.

Benefits

• Retention Incentive up to 15% based on experience.
• Salary range: $91,870 - $119,434 based on experience.
• This position can close at any time.

Pay

• Salary range: $91,870 - $119,434 based on experience.

Schedule

• This position requires working any shift within a 24-hour period and 2-Hour recall.
• The incumbent must achieve foundational qualifications within 9 months of assigned duties and resident qualification within 12 months.
• Maintain a minimum of 20 hours annually of Continuous Professional Development or education activities to enhance competence.