Cybersecurity Counter Access Specialist

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do

CACI has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a Cybersecurity Counter Access Specialist to support the USAF Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). This position works at the customer on-site Tier 3 support location at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.  We’re offering a sign on bonus and relocation assistance for this position.

Shaw AFB is conveniently located.  A 2-hour drive to the north gets you to Charlotte, NC, to the east is Myrtle Beach, and Charleston, SC is to the south. You’ll have access to big city excitement, a quiet beach walk or small town Southern hospitality.    

If you want to use your advanced IT skills to support national security then this is the job for you. You’ll get to use leading edge technology as you sustain and defend the networks our Air Force warfighters use in the CENTCOM theater. From a career perspective, this program provides opportunity for upward and lateral mobility, by moving up to positions of increased responsibility or moving laterally across work centers to apply your expertise in other disciplines.

More About the Role

• Monitor network traffic to determine vulnerabilities and required fixes; apply established network security procedures, log, and make recommendations for correcting network security incidents; and coordinate escalation of security issues requiring detailed analysis.
• Build tactical and strategic network profiles for specific systems and complete network architecture.
• Analyze network intrusion detection systems and conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Use network intrusion devices and information assurance tools, such as, Internet Security Scanner (ISS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), and other zero-day personal firewall and security agents.
• Provide an overall site-analysis profile to serve as a benchmark to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Analyze live and historical data for events related to possible network infiltration.
• Develop countermeasures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive activities and secure networks.
• Perform network traffic and host analysis to evaluate intruder activities using host and network-based monitoring system.
• Conduct network and computer forensics on suspected and confirmed compromised systems.
• Use DOD mandated scanning tool to scan for vulnerabilities.
• Use vulnerability toolset to identify security weaknesses and shortfalls
• Manage and maintain control of network intrusion detection systems (IDS). Ensure end-to-end operations for network and information technology systems.
• Perform security device/sensor maintenance, troubleshooting and fault isolation to ensure network connectivity to sensor equipment.
• Establish VPNs between sites for protected communications and access control lists to control access to network resources.
• Examine logs and information gained from network sniffers or protocol analyzers for possible unauthorized access; identify, track, and record suspected intrusion or actual security breaches; and provide detailed written analyses for legal use.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend daily Theater Network Control Central Cyber Defense briefings.
• Facilitate weekly Information Assurance teleconferences.
• Provide on-call support after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Deploy/travel to OCONUS locations in the USCENTCOM AOR to support operations, projects, and training as required (up to 25%).
• Travel to CONUS locations as required.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start date.
• B.S. in related field, and 5 or more years’ relevant IT experience; OR 7 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• Relevant experience
  • Possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server 2012 using server images; Experience with implementation of storage solutions, window containers, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments.
  • Firewall experience
• DoD 8570 CSSP-A Baseline Certification (CEH or equivalent)
• Completion of additional Professional Certifications.
  • Network+ or CCNA
  • ITIL Foundation within 60 days of your start date

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience working in DoD, Air Force, and local base environments

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$61,600 - $129,300