Cyber Defense Specialist at Trace Systems

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: Shaw AFB, South Carolina





Job Description:
Trace Systems


Cyber Defense Specialist

US-SC-Shaw AFB

Job ID: 2024-6279
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Shaw AFB, SC

Overview

Job Title: Cyber Defense Specialist

Location: Shaw AFB, SC



Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking a dynamic Cyber Defense Specialist to join our team in support of the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract at Shaw AFC, SC. This role offers the opportunity to management, administration and implementation of cybersecurity Mission Defense programs to ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of Enterprise and AOC networks, systems and information. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a mission-critical environment, this opportunity is for you!

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Analyze identified anomalous or malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information;

  • Assist in the development indicators, alerts, and/or signatures for cybersecurity applications and tools;

  • Correlate cyber events and/or incidents to information obtained from sources (e.g., alerts, intelligence, threat reports, etc.);

  • Evaluate logs from network resources (e.g., individual hosts, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, etc.);

  • Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential indicators of threats to network resources;

  • Perform trend analysis and reporting on network traffic and cyber events/incidents.

  • Generate system and network baselines;

  • Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans);

  • Conduct analysis of host systems (Windows and Linux) for indications of compromise;

  • Perform initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation;

  • Perform real-time incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation/tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks;

  • Serve as technical experts and liaisons to law enforcement personnel;

  • Track, escalate and document cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution, IAW SPIN-C and applicable cybersecurity regulations;

  • Use discovered data to develop mitigations/remediation to potential network incidents;

  • Write network guidance and report on incident findings to appropriate constituencies/stakeholders;

  • Configure and maintain Security Information and Event Manager dashboards.

  • Attend and participate in cybersecurity meetings, as required;

  • Develop and submit a Cybersecurity Monthly Status Report;

  • Develop and submit recurring/ad-hoc reports, as required by the government;

  • Perform applicable technical support and O&M activities for cyber mission defense systems;

  • Utilize standard software tools to perform vulnerability scans of network equipment and software; and assist network, systems and client administrators in implementing corrective actions required when vulnerabilities are detected.

  • Other Duties as Required.


Qualifications



  • Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
  • DoDM 8140 IAT Level 2 (CySA+) or higher certification
  • DoDM 8140 CSSPA certification
  • DoDM 8140 CSSPIR certification

Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ relevant work experience


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR 5+ years’ relevant work experience


Trace Systems:

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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