Job Requirements
Panama City, FL
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$73,000 - $105,000
Job Description
Description
Supports USAF Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity operations by maintaining and improving enterprise security platforms, including ACAS (Tenable Security Center, Nessus/Nessus Manager), Tenable OT, ESS/Trellix ePO, and an ELK based logging solution. Primary duties involve upkeep, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements as required. This role may involve occasional, pre-scheduled analytical support for the M&R team, potentially requiring temporary shift work.
Primary Responsibilities – Platform Operations & Maintenance
• Maintains day-to-day health and operation of ACAS components, including scanner appliances, scan jobs, credentials, schedules, and reporting functions.
• Supports ESS/Trellix ePO by managing policies, agent deployment, signature updates, and basic troubleshooting to ensure host security coverage remains reliable.
• Assists with the upkeep and configuration of Tenable OT sensors, dashboards, and asset views to support visibility into ICS/OT environments.
• Helps deploy and maintain ELK components, including log ingestion pipelines, dashboards, and basic parsing adjustments to improve data accuracy and usability.
• Applies tool updates, plugin/signature packages, and system patches according to established schedules and procedures.
• Conducts routine system checks, cleanup tasks, performance validations, and optimization efforts to keep platforms running efficiently.
• Documents changes, updates configuration guides, and maintains platform checklists and SOPs.
• Coordinates enhancement requests from the Monitoring & Reporting team, implementing changes such as new dashboards, scanning adjustments, policy updates, or visibility improvements.
• Works with network personnel and system owners to ensure access paths, credentials, and connectivity support the proper functioning of security tools.
• Assists in creating summary reports, data exports, charts, and dashboard updates for leadership or compliance needs.
Monitoring & Reporting Support (As Needed Analyst Duties)
Performed only during scheduled coverage windows (may involve temporary shift work):
• Supports the M&R team by reviewing alerts, findings, or logs generated through ACAS, ESS/Trellix ePO, ELK, or Tenable OT.
• Helps prepare ad hoc reports, summaries, notifications, or dashboard updates during surge activity or special events.
• Monitors platform generated alerts or system issues and escalates concerns based on established procedures.
• Provides basic interpretation of vulnerability or log information, while deeper investigations are handled by the M&R analysts.
Job Title
Systems Engineer
Top Skills Details
1) 7+ years of relevant experience.
2) Must hold at least one DoW 8570.01 M IAT III certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
3) Experience with ACAS/Tenable platforms.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Supports USAF Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity operations by maintaining and improving enterprise security platforms, including ACAS (Tenable Security Center, Nessus/Nessus Manager), Tenable OT, ESS/Trellix ePO, and an ELK based logging solution. Primary duties involve upkeep, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements as required. This role may involve occasional, pre-scheduled analytical support for the M&R team, potentially requiring temporary shift work.
Primary Responsibilities – Platform Operations & Maintenance
• Maintains day-to-day health and operation of ACAS components, including scanner appliances, scan jobs, credentials, schedules, and reporting functions.
• Supports ESS/Trellix ePO by managing policies, agent deployment, signature updates, and basic troubleshooting to ensure host security coverage remains reliable.
• Assists with the upkeep and configuration of Tenable OT sensors, dashboards, and asset views to support visibility into ICS/OT environments.
• Helps deploy and maintain ELK components, including log ingestion pipelines, dashboards, and basic parsing adjustments to improve data accuracy and usability.
• Applies tool updates, plugin/signature packages, and system patches according to established schedules and procedures.
• Conducts routine system checks, cleanup tasks, performance validations, and optimization efforts to keep platforms running efficiently.
• Documents changes, updates configuration guides, and maintains platform checklists and SOPs.
• Coordinates enhancement requests from the Monitoring & Reporting team, implementing changes such as new dashboards, scanning adjustments, policy updates, or visibility improvements.
• Works with network personnel and system owners to ensure access paths, credentials, and connectivity support the proper functioning of security tools.
• Assists in creating summary reports, data exports, charts, and dashboard updates for leadership or compliance needs.
Monitoring & Reporting Support (As Needed Analyst Duties)
Performed only during scheduled coverage windows (may involve temporary shift work):
• Supports the M&R team by reviewing alerts, findings, or logs generated through ACAS, ESS/Trellix ePO, ELK, or Tenable OT.
• Helps prepare ad hoc reports, summaries, notifications, or dashboard updates during surge activity or special events.
• Monitors platform generated alerts or system issues and escalates concerns based on established procedures.
• Provides basic interpretation of vulnerability or log information, while deeper investigations are handled by the M&R analysts.
Job Title
Systems Engineer
Top Skills Details
1) 7+ years of relevant experience.
2) Must hold at least one DoW 8570.01 M IAT III certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
3) Experience with ACAS/Tenable platforms.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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