Description
We are seeking a Mid-Shift Cyber Security Watch Officer (CSWO) to support the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC) Network Assurance team on the DISA GSM-O II program.
As a CSWO, you will be responsible for triaging events, handling cyber incidents, analysing networks, detecting threats, and developing trends and metrics.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the DJOC Battle Captain with all Cyber Defense and Network Assurance issues, making recommendations on Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and malicious cyber activity.
- Provide technical oversight of information security services and customer support initiatives, updating DoD shared SA and knowledge management (KM) tools.
- Consume and analyse operational reporting from cyber organisations, preparing and delivering daily situational awareness and operational update briefings.
- Report DCO and incident management responses to network intrusions, malware, and other cyber events.
- Maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, orders, alerts, and messages, preparing and delivering daily situational awareness and operational update briefings to DISA Senior Leadership.
- Oversee all network defence operations, coordinating and collaborating with internal DISA elements and mission partners.
- Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of technical information, and generate decision-quality technical recommendations.
- Coordinate and ensure DoD incident handling reporting procedures are adhered to.
- Serve as Senior Defensive Cybersecurity SME during 24x7 operations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
- Willingness to perform shift work on a Sunday-Wednesday schedule.
- CND experience within a Computer Incident Response organisation.
- Understanding of cyber security related principles, theories, and concepts.
- Experience in a 24x7 environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Military IT or IC Experience.
- Hands-on experience working with DoD Networks, including NIPR and SIPR.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00