Sr. Defensive Cyber Operations Engineer - Doha, Qatar with Security Clearance
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o Required:
US Secret Security Clearance or higher DoD Security Clearanceo Relocation Qatar is requiredo Salary Range $180,000 - $210,000
Summary:
DAWSON has an opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Engineer in the National Capital Region with implementation in QatarThe DCO Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and perform various Cyber Security tasks including development, integration, testing and evaluation, and implementationThis position is integral to the engineering and deploying of a secure computing environment for a foreign ally customer that introduces new capabilities and incorporates existing capabilities across multiple enclavesAdditionally, this position is a blend of security documentation and technical capabilitiesDAWSON is seeking an individual that specializes in Cyber Security and Defensive Cyber Operations and can plan/recommend courses of actions to influence secure and resilient architecturesThis challenging large-scale opportunity supports the foreign military operations in a small to medium size enterpriseThe Defensive Cyber Operations Engineer will be responsible for integrating information assurance disciplines into the solutions architectures, network design, systems integration, and implementationDUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
o Experience with Federal, DoD, IC, and industry standards in the creation of best practices and standard operating procedureso Demonstrate an understanding of the client environment and overall project scopeo Experience with cybersecurity solutions that include TAPs, full packet capture analysis, and network insights toolso Experience in performing network audit/ network forensics and taking remedial actions on cyber security incidents.
o Identifies Information Protection needs and defines Cyber Security Requirements; develop detailed Cyber Security Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), DCO concept of operations, processes and procedureso Plans and performs cyber security analysis, network auditing, network monitoring, and network security testingo Experience in identifying, researching, and mitigating against security weaknesses related to various network hardware and softwareo Experience in interfacing with specialized subject matter experts to ensure shared knowledge of defensive cyber security policies and procedureso Creates and documents security plans, policies, processes, and procedures in conjunction with DoD and Industry best practices.
o Develops defensive cyber security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architectureo Analyzes and derives defensive cyberspace operations requirements into solutions architecture designo Supports development of strategies and cyberspace security measures to stakeholderso Advocates cyberspace defense capabilities within the design, development, and implementation of future systems and architecture designso Configures, tests, and implements defensive cyber operations architecture capabilities according to derived requirements and in accordance with government and customer-specific guidelines REQUIREMENTS AND
Qualifications:
o Required Clearance:
Active DoD Secret or aboveo Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related fieldo Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Defensive Cyber Operations Specialist/ Engineer and 3
years of experience with military cyberspace operationso DOD 8140/8570.
01M, IAT Level II certification (CySA+, Security
CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent certification)o Ability to work independently or on a global team in a dynamic, fast-paced environmento Advance knowledge of Federal, Intelligence Community and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policieso Ability to apply cyber security risk assessment methodology to network development, including threat modelling development, vulnerability assessments, and resulting security risk analysiso Knowledge of firewalls, network designs, and maintenance/expansion of secure network environmento Ability to implement data network security measureso Ability to perform Incident Response (IR) and Endpoint Detection Response (EDR)o Ability to operate/monitor network intrusion detection tools and operate network forensic toolso Ability to conduct user behavior analysis (UBA), malware analysis, threat intelligence, threat modellingo Ability to support/ conduct Continuity of Operations Plan/ Disaster Recovery (COOP/DR) planso Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skillso Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverableso Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditionso Ability to work well within a small team environmento Ability to work with foreign nationalso Additional Preferred Technical Competencieso Smart TAP tools; Full packet capture toolso DCO tools (Splunk, GRR, Bro, etc.
)o Network Aggregation TAPs (Gigamon GigaVUE)o Network Modeling and Cyber Risk Assessmento Network/ System security tools (HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, SIEM)o Powershello PKIo Security Control Testing (NIST 800-53/CNSS1253)o Vulnerability Managemento Security Status Reportingo Risk Management Frameworko Remediation Actions (Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)o Malware protection, prevention, and remediationo Security Incident Managemento Remote access solutions and technologieso Significant overseas travel will be required to Qataro Experience working with network administrators for hardening and remediationo Experience executing vulnerability assessments with commercially available toolso Experience with continuous monitoring toolsets COMPETENCIES:
o Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
o Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
o Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
o Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
o Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
o Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
o Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
o Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with othersPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
o Occasionally required to stando Occasionally required to walko Continually required to sito Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterityo Continually required to talk or hearo While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quieto Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focuso Additional remarks regarding work environment:
o Candidate must be a US Citizen with a valid US Passport and valid State driver's licenseo Must have an active or be able to obtain a US Secret or Higher DoD security clearanceo Candidate must be able to travel to Qatar or other overseas locations for several months at a timeo Candidate must be in good health with no pre-existing health issues impeding overseas work requirements/environment.
o Candidates must successfully pass overseas medical and dental health assessmentso Candidate must be able to obtain foreign country clearance(s) for Visa entries Dawson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractorAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawDAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environmentAdditionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and moreDAWSON gives preference to internal candidatesIf no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
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com.
o Required:
US Secret Security Clearance or higher DoD Security Clearanceo Relocation Qatar is requiredo Salary Range $180,000 - $210,000
Summary:
DAWSON has an opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Engineer in the National Capital Region with implementation in QatarThe DCO Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and perform various Cyber Security tasks including development, integration, testing and evaluation, and implementationThis position is integral to the engineering and deploying of a secure computing environment for a foreign ally customer that introduces new capabilities and incorporates existing capabilities across multiple enclavesAdditionally, this position is a blend of security documentation and technical capabilitiesDAWSON is seeking an individual that specializes in Cyber Security and Defensive Cyber Operations and can plan/recommend courses of actions to influence secure and resilient architecturesThis challenging large-scale opportunity supports the foreign military operations in a small to medium size enterpriseThe Defensive Cyber Operations Engineer will be responsible for integrating information assurance disciplines into the solutions architectures, network design, systems integration, and implementationDUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
o Experience with Federal, DoD, IC, and industry standards in the creation of best practices and standard operating procedureso Demonstrate an understanding of the client environment and overall project scopeo Experience with cybersecurity solutions that include TAPs, full packet capture analysis, and network insights toolso Experience in performing network audit/ network forensics and taking remedial actions on cyber security incidents.
o Identifies Information Protection needs and defines Cyber Security Requirements; develop detailed Cyber Security Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), DCO concept of operations, processes and procedureso Plans and performs cyber security analysis, network auditing, network monitoring, and network security testingo Experience in identifying, researching, and mitigating against security weaknesses related to various network hardware and softwareo Experience in interfacing with specialized subject matter experts to ensure shared knowledge of defensive cyber security policies and procedureso Creates and documents security plans, policies, processes, and procedures in conjunction with DoD and Industry best practices.
o Develops defensive cyber security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architectureo Analyzes and derives defensive cyberspace operations requirements into solutions architecture designo Supports development of strategies and cyberspace security measures to stakeholderso Advocates cyberspace defense capabilities within the design, development, and implementation of future systems and architecture designso Configures, tests, and implements defensive cyber operations architecture capabilities according to derived requirements and in accordance with government and customer-specific guidelines REQUIREMENTS AND
Qualifications:
o Required Clearance:
Active DoD Secret or aboveo Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related fieldo Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Defensive Cyber Operations Specialist/ Engineer and 3
years of experience with military cyberspace operationso DOD 8140/8570.
01M, IAT Level II certification (CySA+, Security
CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent certification)o Ability to work independently or on a global team in a dynamic, fast-paced environmento Advance knowledge of Federal, Intelligence Community and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policieso Ability to apply cyber security risk assessment methodology to network development, including threat modelling development, vulnerability assessments, and resulting security risk analysiso Knowledge of firewalls, network designs, and maintenance/expansion of secure network environmento Ability to implement data network security measureso Ability to perform Incident Response (IR) and Endpoint Detection Response (EDR)o Ability to operate/monitor network intrusion detection tools and operate network forensic toolso Ability to conduct user behavior analysis (UBA), malware analysis, threat intelligence, threat modellingo Ability to support/ conduct Continuity of Operations Plan/ Disaster Recovery (COOP/DR) planso Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skillso Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverableso Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditionso Ability to work well within a small team environmento Ability to work with foreign nationalso Additional Preferred Technical Competencieso Smart TAP tools; Full packet capture toolso DCO tools (Splunk, GRR, Bro, etc.
)o Network Aggregation TAPs (Gigamon GigaVUE)o Network Modeling and Cyber Risk Assessmento Network/ System security tools (HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, SIEM)o Powershello PKIo Security Control Testing (NIST 800-53/CNSS1253)o Vulnerability Managemento Security Status Reportingo Risk Management Frameworko Remediation Actions (Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)o Malware protection, prevention, and remediationo Security Incident Managemento Remote access solutions and technologieso Significant overseas travel will be required to Qataro Experience working with network administrators for hardening and remediationo Experience executing vulnerability assessments with commercially available toolso Experience with continuous monitoring toolsets COMPETENCIES:
o Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
o Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
o Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
o Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
o Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
o Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
o Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
o Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with othersPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
o Occasionally required to stando Occasionally required to walko Continually required to sito Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterityo Continually required to talk or hearo While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quieto Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focuso Additional remarks regarding work environment:
o Candidate must be a US Citizen with a valid US Passport and valid State driver's licenseo Must have an active or be able to obtain a US Secret or Higher DoD security clearanceo Candidate must be able to travel to Qatar or other overseas locations for several months at a timeo Candidate must be in good health with no pre-existing health issues impeding overseas work requirements/environment.
o Candidates must successfully pass overseas medical and dental health assessmentso Candidate must be able to obtain foreign country clearance(s) for Visa entries Dawson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractorAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawDAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environmentAdditionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and moreDAWSON gives preference to internal candidatesIf no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Architecture Assessments Auditing Basic Life Support Computer Security Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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