Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work.

Employee Benefit Offerings

A Robust benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, FSA, 401(k) with company matching, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Development Program, Military Leave Support, Referral bonuses and more!

Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon)

Shift: Day Shift Core hours: 6 am - 6 pm;

Position Summary: KaylaTek is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Operations team supporting the AFNCR IT Services program. The right candidate will augment the 844th Communications Group in implementing DoD, Air Force, and Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) cybersecurity policies, programs, and initiatives.

Certifications required:

• Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate (CompTIA Security+).

Security Clearance

• Active DOD Secret clearance (final)

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization efforts for AFDW enclaves.
• Support the AFDW Mission Defense Team in performing Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) for the AFDW portion of the AFIN.
• Conduct active and passive DCO-IDM activities to monitor, audit, detect, report, analyze, and mitigate threats to mission-relevant and key terrain in cyberspace.
• Support the development and management of cybersecurity policy, programs, and compliance.
• Participate in Computer Network Defense team activities, including responses to security incidents, INFOCON level changes, and Classified Message Incidents.
• Review and validate SAAR DD Form 2875 requests to ensure compliance with Air Force regulations.
• Coordinate with appropriate entities on firewall rule changes and DLP waivers.
• Serve as an 8140 compliance auditor.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of prior relevant experience; additional applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification that meets 8140 ISSM role qualification requirements.
• Experience with ACAS, HBSS, STIG Viewer, STIG auditing, and POA&Ms.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerShell, Python, and/or JavaScript.
• Ability to brief status updates to senior Government leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
• Familiarity with eMASS, SCAP Compliance Checker, or HBSS.
• Familiarity with Active Directory management, including account creation, account deletion, and other IT administration duties.
• Ability to address and assess RMF security controls.
• Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• EC-Council Certified Network Defender and/or CompTIA CySA+ certification.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-VERIFY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts a background check on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC.