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Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)•Redstone Arsenal, AL (On-Site/Office)•Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
Description
The Security Information and Event Mgmt (SIEM) Team Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position plays a key role in the engineering, operation, sustainment, and management of cyber defense tools, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This team lead will: Ensure the identification and mitigation of cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources. Facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using Kubernetes, monitoring of systems for stability and security, and mentor personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the cyber defense infrastructure. Responsible for the personnel assigned to this team along with the daily/weekly/yearly prioritization of their time and effort alignment Hold employees accountable to meeting mission needs and deadlines Approve employee timecards and expense reports Provide input for employees on their performance throughout the year Support employee growth/knowledge expansion in mission domain Design, implement, and maintain applications using the Kubernetes platform Ensure that applications run smoothly in a distributed environment, handling tasks such as deployment, scaling, and maintenance Monitor systems to detect and prevent problems, and ensuring systems are stable, operable, and secure Mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment. dentify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization) Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning Strong background in containerization technologies, network security, and cybersecurity principles, the successful candidate Knowledge in containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes architecture, and cloud platforms. Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution. Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies. Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Knowledge of network traffic analysis (tools, methodologies, processes). Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI)). Knowledge of cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
Experience:
Preferred Experience:
Security:
Physical Requirements:
Benefits
Salary: $120,000 - $176,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
The Security Information and Event Mgmt (SIEM) Team Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position plays a key role in the engineering, operation, sustainment, and management of cyber defense tools, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This team lead will: Ensure the identification and mitigation of cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources. Facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using Kubernetes, monitoring of systems for stability and security, and mentor personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the cyber defense infrastructure. Responsible for the personnel assigned to this team along with the daily/weekly/yearly prioritization of their time and effort alignment Hold employees accountable to meeting mission needs and deadlines Approve employee timecards and expense reports Provide input for employees on their performance throughout the year Support employee growth/knowledge expansion in mission domain Design, implement, and maintain applications using the Kubernetes platform Ensure that applications run smoothly in a distributed environment, handling tasks such as deployment, scaling, and maintenance Monitor systems to detect and prevent problems, and ensuring systems are stable, operable, and secure Mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment. dentify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization) Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning Strong background in containerization technologies, network security, and cybersecurity principles, the successful candidate Knowledge in containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes architecture, and cloud platforms. Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution. Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies. Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Knowledge of network traffic analysis (tools, methodologies, processes). Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI)). Knowledge of cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
- Must have a minimum of IAM Level I Certification and be able to achieve an IAM Level II Certification within 6 months of hire date
Experience:
- 4+ years of professional experience in the required task area
- 2 years of experience managing and leading personnel in an IT environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with DevOps Tools Helm, Gitlab, Artifactory, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Experience with Cloud Platforms
- Experience with Elastic
- Experience with Linux and Kubernetes
- Ability to properly document all systems security implementation, operations and maintenance activities and update as necessary
- Ability to create auditable evidence of security measures
- Familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
- Preference will be given to candidates with an active DoD issued Clearance at level Top Secret
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $120,000 - $176,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
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