Cyber Defense Specialist/CNDR, Fort Greely, AK

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2024-3389-MW: Cyber Defense Specialist/CNDR, Fort Greely, AK
LocationAK, Ft. Greely ScheduleFull Time Salary Range-
Davidson Technologies is seeking a Cyber Defense Specialist/CNDR in Fort Greely, AK.
As a Cyber Defense Specialist/CNDR Operator, the successful candidate will utilize the Cyber Security Manager (CSM) toolkit to monitor network logs and message traffic between all elements on the GMD Communication Network (GCN) and elevate alerts via proper channels/protocols. The position is located in Fort Greely, Alaska (FGA) and is a permanent position (no rotation schedule, housing, or cars offered).
Responsibilities:

Monitor all mission network traffic

Provide the 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, 365-days a year (24/7/365) capability to detect network attacks to GMD network communications. CND operators will be expected to work any/all shifts. Standard operations are on 8-hour shifts but may switch to a 12-hour schedule based on team availability.

Support Information Assurance/Computer Network Defense Analysts for monitoring and analysis.

Support monitoring of systems, servers, infrastructure, and software, to include firewalls, proxy servers, and intrusion detection systems.

Review system and firewall logs and IDS alerts using approved tools and in accordance with operating procedures.

Participate, when needed, with the incident response team in a technical hands-on role to support investigation, response, resolution identification, and root cause analysis.

Recommend and implement additional controls to prevent future incidents.

Support other teams by responding to requests for more information and assisting with specific projects.

Provide inputs to the respective operations work schedule.

Provide weekly status reports.

Attend daily/weekly/monthly support meetings, as requested.

Complete required CSM training, system familiarization, safety and security at the designated facility Requirements:

IAT Level II is required (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP)

Experience with CND operations

Ability to read, understand and execute to defined engineering procedures

Desired Competencies/Experience/Certifications:

CSSP-A or CSSP-IR certification (CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CHFI, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)

Familiarity with CND tools (i.e., Splunk, WAZUH, etc.)

Knowledge of DOD Communication Network Architectures and Network Operations Center (NOC) documentation and processes

Clearance Requirements:

Must already possess a Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Top-Secret is required