NOSC Cyber Defense Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Suffolk, VA 23435Position Type: Full TimeKnight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people. Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success! Job Description:  The Cyber Defense Specialist for the Joint Training Enterprise Network (JTEN) 24/7 Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) is responsible for performing Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND).  Your primary duties will include the implementation of proactive and reactive security measures to ensure operational availability to the JTEN and information flow of mission critical applications.  Additionally, you will provide direct support to the warfighter training events by identifying rule sets for firewalls, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems on the network.  Moreover, you will be working closely with the customers of our Network in order to identify potential issues and perform security requirements analysis.  Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:   Oversight and review of JTEN Firewalls Operate and make configuration changes on JTEN Firewalls Provides initial response to and reporting  of viruses and other security incidents Maintains appropriate security configurations for all network devices Produce network security configurations status reports Updates Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Operates JTEN Network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Pushes Enterprise security and network operations policy out to the sites for implementation/enforcement Operates JTEN Host Based Security Systems (HBSS) Enforces national, DOD, and Joint security policies and directives across the JTEN Maintain visibility on, and awareness of new and emerging network and security techniques and technologies Analyze security log files, IDS data, firewall data, etc. Act as a PKI Trusted Agent for the JTEN Responsible for Monitoring Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) Develop security Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) using technical and analytical skills Assist with creating Standard Operating Procedures, where applicable Collaborate with Exercise Planners Ensure all issues are logged and documented Quickly and professionally assess issues, and take steps to resolve         Qualifications Basic Qualifications:   Must possess a current Secret Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen Must possess a Bachelors’ Degree.  Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree Must have the following certification: Security + CE Must be capable to work shift work (Essential Personnel identifier) Must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Must have strong customer service orientation Must be capable of lifting and moving equipment   Preferred Qualifications: One or more of the following: CompTIA SecurityX (formally known as CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Network Operations Center Experience Tier 1 and 2 Helpdesk Experience Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.