Cyber Security Engineer (CND)

Cyber Security Engineer (CND)

Clearance: Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 per year

The above salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this role; however, final salary offers will consider various factors such as responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, location, travel requirements, and current market conditions.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

As a Cyber Security Engineer specializing in Cyber Network Defense (CND), you will play a vital role in protecting and defending the agency's information technology network systems. Your duties include responding to and reporting all IT incidents, from security violations and unauthorized usage to suspicious activity and insider threats using advanced cybersecurity tools in line with DoD and Navy guidelines. You will actively engage in initiatives to ensure a strong security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and report on network and host data, mitigating potential threats to ensure the security of our systems.
• Conduct trend analysis and provide reports on computer network defense activities.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing cyber incidents while collaborating with partners using effective tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Research and verify advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics and procedures utilizing sources from both government and commercial entities.
• Offer expert recommendations to enhance the agency's cybersecurity posture.
• Utilize your skills in monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to cyber events and incidents within the given networks.
• Provide strategic advice on integrated cyber defense while implementing cybersecurity solutions such as intrusion detection and incident response actions.
• Design and implement security solutions that adhere to DoD and Navy security standards, ensuring effective integration and operation.

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in computer network defense (CND) incident triage.
• Must possess a Secret personnel clearance and be eligible for TSSCI.
• Position must meet IAT III/IAM III requirements per DoD 8570.01-M, including certifications such as CASP, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, GSLC, or CCISO.
• Experience with HBSS and DISA training certificates #201 & #301 is required at the contract start.
• Proficient in analyzing log files, firewall logs, and using intrusion detection systems (IDS) to identify security threats and execute command-and-control actions during incidents.
• Experience with administering a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution for adequate network activity analysis.
• Familiarity with ESS, ACAS vulnerability scanning software, and handling Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA).