Computer Network Operator, Expert

Role Overview

Work with a team of cyber security engineering experts on high-end and cutting edge cyber related work with small dynamic technical teams. Develop technical requirements for new tools or enhancements to existing tools and become the tools 'champion' throughout the tool's life cycle. Pro-actively identify, define, and advocate technical processes, approaches, and concepts to enhance/improve mission-focused efforts.

What You Will Do

Work onsite with the client, open-source and proprietary tools, develop technical requirements, identify and advocate technical processes, and write high-quality technical reports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has experience in or across a range of technical disciplines in IT and cybersecurity engineering, a strong desire to serve in a role delivering great mission impact, and a fundamental understanding of cyber engineering.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance
• 10+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity discipline, computer applications, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field
• Understanding of computer network architectures
• Active government cyber certifications
• Well versed in firewall technologies, proxies, ipchains, iptables, SNORT, NMAP, Wireshark, etc.
• Developmental knowledge of basic scripting with python, bash, perl, or Powershell
• Experience with and ability to train others on advanced operational techniques
• Understanding of telecom infrastructure and mobile and/or RF communications
• Experience with risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and tradeoffs in the context of cybersecurity
• Basic understanding of internet functionality, ISPs, and network traffic
• Possess at least basic level of systems administration knowledge across operating systems (Linux, Windows, Android, iOS)
• Demonstrated experience applying creative problem solving skills to solve hard technical challenges
• Ability to convey highly technical information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written
• Understanding of internet laws and regulations governing the internet
• Hands-on experience executing cyber operations mission sets
• Certification from government entities in cyber operations
• Decision making – must have demonstrated experience using sound judgment in a high ops tempo environment, calm, level-headed, and rational

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits