Senior Cyber Operator

Senior Cyber Security Operator

Primary Place of Performance: Omaha, NE

Mandatory Requirements: U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI Clearance

Years of Experience: Sr Level (10+ Years)

(Cyber Protection Team experience Highly desired)

JFL Consulting is currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cyber Operator to join our team . In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team of network, system, and security engineers focused on testing, upgrading, and remediating critical network infrastructure in the research and development spaces. This position directly supports efforts to protect some of our nation's most vital research and development efforts offering a unique opportunity to contribute to national security testing the newest of technologies while advancing your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and escalate incidents as needed.
• High level experience in cyber threat detection, response, and mitigation in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Extremely proficient in advanced cyber analytical techniques, including threat hunting, log analysis, and use of SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
• Extensive experience supporting DoD cyber protection missions and working knowledge of DoD network certification, accreditation processes, and system security authorization agreements (SSAA).
• Hands-on experience conducting Computer Network Defense (CND) and Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) operations in support of mission objectives.
• Skilled in packet analysis, malware analysis, and signature development to detect and respond to APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats).
• Familiar with common programming/scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or C for automation and tool development.
• Practical experience with firewalls, network TAPs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other network defense technologies.
• Proficient in administering and troubleshooting Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) in a cybersecurity context.
• Experienced in developing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity tools and defensive applications.
• Extremely strong troubleshooting abilities in resolving software and hardware issues affecting security posture.
• Proficient in configuring and securing networking devices (switches, routers, firewalls) to support cyber defense missions.
• Working knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) processes and compliance with DoD directives.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, ACAS) and compliance assessment frameworks (e.g., STIGs, RMF).

Duties to Include but not limited to:

• Conduct advanced cyber analysis and reporting.
• Act as the technical liaison between customers, external stakeholders, site POCs, and other technical SMEs.
• Brief, document, and communicate status and issues to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior technical team members and raise the level of technical acumen of the team.
• Provide technical insights and recommendations to the customer.
• Collaborate with DoD leadership, customer coordinators, and authoritative subject matter experts.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate hardware and software required to optimize advanced cyber assessments.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate find and fix actions.
• Write technical analysis reports based on analytical facts found during the research and development.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as computer science or engineering.
  • In lieu of a degree, direct related operational experience may be substituted.
• Cyber Defense Analysts must hold an IAT Level II as defined and described in DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, 8140.01-03 and as amended.

Preferred Experience:

• CSSP Auditor certification as defined and described in DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, 8140.01-03 and as amended.

Competitive benefits package includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision plan for each employee and dependents.
• 401(k) plan retirement plan with 3% company automatic contribution.
• Generous leave policy including 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 personal days.
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications, generous training budget and company provided access to training platforms.

About JFL Consulting, LLC

With more than twenty years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community's most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer's unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com.

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.