Cyber Operations Analyst (TS/SCI)

Responsibilities: of the Cyber Ops Analyst: Coordinate Computer Network Defense (CND) efforts across DoD Component Commands, Services, Agencies, and Field Activities (CC/S/A/FA), and track and report how DCO‑IDM operations affect their missions. Provide the Intelligence Community (IC) with priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) and indications-and-warning needs related to potential threats targeting DoD information systems and networks. Centrally manage and/or recommend CND operations that influence more than one DoD Component. Deliver Defense-wide situational awareness and attack sensing and warning by integrating, analyzing, and synchronizing information flows. De-conflict Vulnerability Analysis and Assessments (VAA) and Red Team operations with ongoing CND activities, and advise on adjustments to current or planned VAAs that could adversely impact CND missions. Monitor the DoDIN for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) compliance and evaluate its implications on overall network defense. Develop a unified curriculum for CND education, training, awareness, and professional development, and ensure its application throughout the CNDS certification and accreditation processes. Ensure that all Computer Network Defense Service (CNDS) providers maintain continuous information sharing and operate in a coordinated manner-executing a shared Course of Action (COA) with the ability to transition to a new COA as directed. CNDS provider coordination is primarily conducted through CNDS Certification Authorities (CNDS/CAs) under USCYBERCOM direction. Recommend changes to Information Operations Conditions (INFOCON) in response to unauthorized activities-such as network attacks, exploitation, or misuse-to reduce risk and limit potential damage to DoD systems and networks. Maintain expert knowledge of DoD Computer Network Defense, including understanding network threat lifecycles, attack vectors, and methods of exploiting vulnerabilities. Qualifications: of the Cyber Ops Analyst include: Bachelors degree in related discipline and 4+ years of professional IT and cyber security experience Experience utilizing network monitoring/SIEM tools: ArcSight, CSAAC, Splunk, PCAP Experience working with CNDS providers or working in a CNDSP Technical understanding of network communication using TCP/IP protocols, system administration, malware, Computer Network Defense Operations (Proxy, Firewall, IDS/IPS), Joint Operational Planning Experience supporting security operations center, providing and briefing senior leaders on threats and mitigation strategies Compensation: of the Cyber Ops Analyst include: Total compensation based on experience level - $115,000-$130,000 based on total years of experience Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP Certification reimbursement Contract stability funded through 2030 #LI-MK1 #LI-Onsite