Senior Cyber Security Operator

Senior Cyber Operator

Location: Omaha, NE

Industry: Dept. of Defense

Salary: $120k+/yr (Depending on Experience)

Employment Type: Permanent Placement

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and US Citizenship Required

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Cyber Security Operator to join our client s team. The successful candidate 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.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in technical fields such as computer science or cybersecurity; additional direct operational experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum IAT Level II certification as defined and described in DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, 8140.01-03 and as amended (such as Sec+ or equivalent) required.
• Extremely proficient in advanced cyber analytical techniques, including threat hunting, log analysis, and use of SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
• Practical experience with firewalls, network TAPs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other network defense technologies.
• 10+ years of related work experience required
• CSSP Auditor certification is highly preferred. Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire is required.
• Cyber Protection Team experience is highly desired.
• High level experience in cyber threat detection, response, and mitigation in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

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