Job Information
CACI International Cyber Security Watch Officer in Fort Meade, Maryland
Cyber Security Watch Officer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
What You’ll Get to Do
CACI has an immediate opening for a Cyber Security Watch Officer (CSWO) to support Cyber Operations for our customer at Fort Meade, MD, on the DISA GSM-O II program supporting the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC) Network Assurance team. CSWOs are principally engaged in triaging events, cyber incident handling, network analysis and threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, vulnerability information dissemination, and the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) methodology. This position offers a compressed workweek (10 hours/day, 4 days on, 3 days off) on a set Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday schedule. (Day-shift hours: 5 am-3 pm. Swing-shift hours: 1 pm-11 pm. Mid-shift hours 9 pm-7 am).
More About the Role
Support the DJOC Battle Captain with all Cyber Defense and Network Assurance issues, including making recommendations regarding Indicators of Compromise (IOC), malicious cyber activity, and the overall security posture of our networks.
Provide technical oversight of information security services and customer support initiatives by Updating DoD shared SA and knowledge management (KM) tools, including CMDNet, websites, blogs, wikis, chat, collaboration tools, and portals.
Consume and analyze operational reporting from cyber organizations; prepare and deliver daily situational awareness and operational update briefings by coordinating with other cyber elements to obtain information for slides, briefings, presentations, or other SA products.
Report DCO and incident management responses to network intrusions, malware, and other cyber events.
Maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, orders, alerts, and messages, including preparing and delivering daily situational awareness and operational update briefings to DISA Senior Leadership.
Oversee all network defense operations and be familiar with the operations process flow and execution. Coordinate and collaborate with internal DISA elements and mission partners to share the understanding and impact of day-to-day malicious cyber activity.
Identify problems and determine the accuracy and relevance of a broad range of technical information. Use sound judgment to generate, evaluate, and execute alternative courses of action. Produce timely, effective, decision-quality technical recommendations to support senior leadership.
Coordinate and ensure DoD incident handling reporting procedures are adhered to in accordance with (IAW) DoD, CJCS, USCC, and DISA guidance, regulations, and directives. Review Commander Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 6510: Cyber Incident Handling Program.
Serve as Senior Defensive Cybersecurity SME during 24x7 operations. Requires the ability to think independently and make decisions/recommendations that will have an immediate effect on the security of our networks.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of the start date.
CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization. Requires a deep understanding and the ability to apply cyber security related principles, theories, and concepts.
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and exploitation methods with an understanding of intelligence-driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Work independently and as part of a team to develop solutions to unclear issues that require deep technical knowledge.
Experience in a 24x7 environment. This includes mentoring, training, and reviewing the work performed by more junior personnel.
Experience recognizing situational awareness indicators and executing judgment of potential impact on mission operations.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
Prior Military IT or IC Experience
Hands-on Experience working with DoD Networks, including NIPR and SIPR
Willing to perform Shift Work – Swing-shift hours: 1 pm-11 pm.
Performs well under pressure and has the ability to Multitask.
A motivated, initiative-driven person with strong written and verbal communication skills, replying to official communications via email or phone, with the ability to report or speak to complex technical reports on analytical findings.
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
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 60 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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$78,700 - $165,300