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CPT Service Cyber Operator (Host / Network)

% Travel:	25%
Duration:	N/A
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	DCRIOS
Location (address):	JBSA, lackland, TX

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We are seeking cyber operators with hands-on Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and forensic analyst experience. In support of National Cyber Protection Team (CPT) operations, candidates will serve as Cyber Operators filling either a Cyber Security Network Analyst position or Cyber Security Host Analyst position. The operator will conduct network navigation, tactical forensic analysis, collection of valuable operational data, and when directed, execute operations in support of defensive initiatives. Operators will provide support for persistent monitoring of all designated networks, enclaves, and systems. Candidates may be required to interpret, analyze, and report findings in-accordance-with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events. Candidates may be required to manage and execute first-level responses and address reported or detected incidents. Candidates will participate in project review meetings and provide technical INFOSEC guidance and updates; document policies, procedures, and lessons learned accordingly. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION IAT III

Experience Required:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience, Associates degree with 4 years’ experience or 6 years’ equivalent experience without a degree; degrees focused on engineering or applied science. Other degrees with strong computer technology curriculum may be considered
• General knowledge of physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals, basic programming concepts, assembly codes, TCP/IP, OSI models, underlying networking protocols, security hardware, and software.
• Must complete self-assessment questionnaire, customer pre-screen, skills assessment lab, pass the training and certification program(s) as dictated by the customer, and remain mission ready qualified
• Candidates should be self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in writing, editing, executing scripts on Windows, Linux, UNIX systems.
• Experience with toolsets such as Wireshark, ELK, Moloch, Metasploit, tcpdump, NMap, Nessus, Snort, Bro, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Windows Fundamentals, UNIX fundamentals, exploitation theory, privilege escalation, evidence removal
• Experience with Cyber Threats Detection and Mitigation, Behavioral Malware Analysis
• Experience with, Advanced Network Traffic Analysis, Malicious Network Traffic Analysis
• Have strong UNIX/Linux fundamentals along with familiarity of UNIX/Linux/Windows Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze problems and identify potential solutions
• Ability to explain, present, demonstrate (when applicable), and document the operational impact of a particular vulnerability or exploit
• Ability to assist the customer with implementing policies and tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting assessments
• Familiarity with NIST, DISA STIGS, and experience in conducting DoD vulnerability and compliance assessments
• Possess or be willing to obtain within 6-months of start date if not already possessed - Operating System Certification; Microsoft or Linux

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Additional (Preferred) Qualifications:

• Experience programming in assembly compiled and interpreted languages.
• Experience with encryption and decryption such as PGP, DES, AES, RSA, and PKI.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, process control, advanced routing, wireless, telecom, and datacom platforms.
• Experience programming in C, C++, C#, Ruby, Perl, Python, SQL.
• Certifications such as GXPN, GREM CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, GCFA, GNFA, RHCE, CompTIA, LPT, OSCP, GXPN, GREM CEH, Security+, MCP, and SANS GPEN a plus
• Experience working with correlation environment tools (i.e., ArcSight))

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Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully complete, and maintain, mission qualification requirements

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Strategic Missile Warning Subject Matter Expert (SME)

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	N/A
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	GSM
Location (address):	Schriever SFB , CO

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Performs technical work in support of the functional management of the Integrated Tactical Warning & Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) Command & Control (C2) System.  This includes oversight of all ITW/AA systems—from sensors to correlation centers to forward users as well as direct management of ITW/AA C2.

 

Ensures ITW/AA operational systems (from sensors to correlation centers to forward users) and data communications media effectively accomplish the ITW/AA mission, ensures ITW/AA system integrity and ensures new programs are properly operationally integrated into the ITW/AA system.  Works independently or establishes and leads working groups to include the USSPACECOM, co-chaired Operations Approval Board (OAB, O-6 level) and the 2-star level ITW/AA Mission Oversight Board (MOB); directly responsible for the operability and integrity of the ITW/AA mission systems in accordance with the NORAD Agreement & Terms of Reference, CJCSIs 3296/6810, and NORAD/USSPACECOM instructions.  Works across multi-organizational boundaries with NORAD/USNORTHCOM, USSTRATCOM, OSD(A&S), US Space Force, and other key ITW/AA stakeholders to ensure National and Combatant Command mission requirements are supported. Performs ITW/AA Change Control Management; provides Missile Warning assessment/characterization data to the President of the United States, Canadian Prime Minister, and Combatant Commanders.  Plans and executes and responds to GO-FO level RFIs involving ITW/AA sensors and C2 anomalies.  Assists USSPACECOM GSM branch in ITW/AA system troubleshooting and follow-up beyond the scope of current operations. 

TRAVEL 20%

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION NONE

Contractual Skills Requirements:

• Proficient at MS Office products: Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Previous Missile Warning/Missile Tracking mission area experience with OPIR (DSP/SBIRS/Future OPIR & Associated Ground Systems) and Ground Based Radar (UEWR) systems operations, policy enforcement, and change management efforts.
• Knowledge of ITW/AA systems, processes, conferencing and CJCSI requirements.
• Knowledge of various roles, capabilities, and issues associated with the ITW/AA C2 network and associated systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of ITW/AA systems specifics; sensors, correlation centers, data lines, forwards users, capabilities, functions, and operational practices of specific systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain a good working relationship.

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Additional (Highly Desired) Qualifications:

• 5-10 Years working in the Missile Warning mission area and familiar with the ITW/AA, TES, and SEWs architecture.
• Retired military or previous military experience.

• CCMD level and/or Joint Staff level staff officer experience.
• CCMD Missile Warning Functional Management Office experience.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense, and Space Situational Awareness missions.
• Strategic missile warning—ITW/AA experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred

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Requirements System Engineer

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	5 Years
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	CAPES
Location (address):	JBSA, Lackland, TX

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The Requirements Systems Engineer is responsible for providing project collaboration and on-boarding support to the Government in monitoring and tracking projects implemented by internal or external organization project teams affecting the AFIN. The incumbent will also advise 688th Cyberspace Wing staff and project team leads in guiding, tracking, and documenting project activities such as collaboration, operational support, engineering initiatives, integration of new tools, processes, and capabilities, conducting of tests, and conformance to standards as provided in AF instructions, security implementation guides, or other pertinent directives. Additionally, the incumbent will deliver Cyber Capability Requirements Planning products and ensure that delivery deadlines are met.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION IAT II/IAM II or above

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide project collaboration and on-boarding support to the Government in monitoring and tracking projects implemented by internal or external organization project teams affecting the AFIN.
• Advise688th Cyberspace Wing staff and project team leads in guiding, tracking, and documenting project activities such as collaboration, operational support, engineering initiatives, integration of new tools, processes, and capabilities, conducting of tests, and conformance to standards as provided in AF instructions, security implementation guides, or other pertinent directives.
• Deliver Cyber Capability Requirements Planning products and ensure that delivery deadlines are met.
• Engage and collaborate with requirement initiators, process owners, and mission area leads to ensure the preparation, processing, and coordination of Cyber Needs Forms (CNF), AF Forms 1067, and unfunded requirements (UFRs) meet deadlines and select the appropriate equipment, hardware, software, and/or firmware tool that best aligns with enterprise standardization strategy identified for the requirement.
• Advise, coordinate, track, and maintain weapons systems requirements impacting wing operations.
• Perform an evaluation requirement that impacts wing operations, downward directed tasks to review, revise or comment on HHQ governance.
• Advise, coordinate, track, and maintain copies of requirements impacting 688 CW weapons systems.
• Maintain a weapons systems requirements knowledgebase enabling strategic thinking and requirements processing.
• Maintain a requirements repository to keep 688 CW, NAF, and MAJCOM leadership informed. Collaborate regularly with PMO and HQ CCC counterparts to advance Wing requirements.
• Develop, revise and coordinate requirements in support of assigned missions.
• Review requirements inputs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with AF instructions, security implementation guides, or other pertinent directives.
• Develop and maintain a requirements traceability matrix to track the status of requirements throughout the requirements process.
• Conduct requirements analysis to identify and document the impact of changes to requirements on existing systems, processes, and capabilities.
• Prepare and present requirements briefings to senior leadership.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience in requirements planning and management.
• Experience with the DoD requirements process.
• Experience with AF instructions, security implementation guides, and other pertinent directives.
• At least one of the following Weapons Systems/Technologies: AFINC, ACD, CDA, CSCS, JWICS, SAP, and XCOMM
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Desired Skills:

Experience with project management, Experience with systems engineering
Experience with risk management, and Experience with software development.

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NC3 Enterprise Center Systems Certification Technical Support

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	N/A
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	NEC
Location (address):	Peterson SFB , CO

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Providing technical support and expertise on Integrated Tactical Warning/ Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) system, Theater Event System (TES), Shared Early Warning System (SEWS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) system and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) system. Duties include technical interchange meeting participation and attendance, system test observation, data analysis, technical document review, drafting technical reports, make recommendations on program or system issues to NEC government Certification Action Officer (AO), provide input to the AO on certification process and documentation, maintain communications with other programs, multiple organizations and agencies to assist the AO in a technical support role. Additional roles involve test participant coordination, execution, data analysis and reporting for large scale test activities on ITW/AA, TES, SEWS, SDA and NC2 systems.

Travel: 10%
Clearance: TS eligibility for SCI and NC2

Contractual Skills Requirements:

Shall have experience in computer science, engineering, space systems management, communications, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, space operations, systems engineering, engineering management, systems management, systems analysis OR equivalent experience with studies in related fields, including strategic studies. Shall have experience in testing, analyzing, planning, operations, analytical studies, or systems development related to military space programs, simulations and systems. Shall each have 3 years or more experience for junior level or 10 years or more for senior level in any combination of years with ITW/AA, TES, SDA or NC3 systems.

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Cyberspace Operations Planner

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	5 Years
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	CAPES
Location (address):	Cyberspace Operations Planner

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The 688th Cyberspace Wing (688 CW) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Operations Planner to play a critical role in developing and implementing Air Force (AF) cyber operations plans and strategies.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION IAT II/IAM II or above

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Plan, implement, and execute assigned AF cyber operations plans and strategy.
• Develop detailed Cyber Ops Planning products across the AFIN, ensuring seamless integration with cyberspace operations for various commands.
•  Assist in defining, outlining, and documenting strategic and tactical plans, intelligence interfaces, and data analytics for mission assurance through cyberspace.
• Analyze national-level strategy and defense guidance to conduct comprehensive campaign planning and integrate cyberspace requirements into the national defense strategy.
• Support continuous assessment of USAF, DoD, and CCMD cyberspace operations, analyzing data and providing recommendations for adjustments.
• Develop Cyber Ops Planning products for cyber operations and training, refining operating concepts to support mission accomplishment.
• Interpret regulations and provide guidance to units on implementing headquarters' directives.
• Identify resource requirements for campaign objectives and contribute to policy development.
• Facilitate cyberspace program planning and operations across the DoD and CCMDs.
• Analyze data and reports to identify and address policy and operational challenges.
• Provide expert advice on cyberspace policy and program issues to government staff.
• Collect and analyze data for Cyber Ops Planning products, recommending program adjustments based on feedback.
• Keep senior leadership informed of problem areas and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with counterparts to gain lessons learned and improve analysis effectiveness.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, and symposiums as required.

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Qualifications:

• Mastery of cyberspace operations planning and experience with computer network defense.
• Strong understanding of joint publications and operations.
• Expertise in the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and USCYBERCOM Campaign Plans.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• At least one of the following Weapons Systems/Technologies: AFINC, ACD, CDA, CSCS, JWICS, SAP, and XCOMM

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