This position supports the Air Force Cyber Assessment Team (AFCAT) in the 688th Cyberspace Wing and conducts Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA) at Air Force locations around the world. These assessments will help strengthen the posture and resiliency of the DoW Information Network (DOWIN) by supporting commanders and directors in their efforts to harden their information systems, reduce the attack surface of their cyber terrain, and enhance a more proactive defense.
Team members will specialize in Cyber Operational Risk Assessments (CORA), focusing on areas such as endpoint security, network vulnerability, insider threat, and more. This role helps ensure Air Force compliance and effectiveness in cyber defense strategies.
Determine, in conjunction with supervisor, the technology areas to focus personal training on and when to enter the program for required training
Contractors shall obtain DCDC certification in UNIX: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and complete required assessments and evaluations. Training must be completed no more than six months prior to the On-the-Job Training (OJT), check ride, and assessments.
Ensure all certification requirements are up to date, including a minimum of 4 assessments per technology area each fiscal year.
Stay informed on 688 CW/CC, AFCYBER/CC, and larger Air Force strategic priorities to inform base selection for CORAs.
Advocate with wing organizations for access to enterprise assets and capabilities to prepare for CORA.
Support daily assessment meetings to track progress and provide summaries to base leadership and 688 CW leadership.
Stay up to date on vendor changes/updates to Operating Systems (OS), Domain Name Systems (DNS), Web Servers (WS), and Databases (DB).
Utilize appropriate DCDC tools and methodologies based on DCDC standards to assess Unix Operating Systems, Domain Name Systems, Web Servers, and Databases.
Coordinate with System Administrators at sites to be assessed and develop a plan of action for Unix assessment.
Complete assessment checklists as required.
Complete Virtual Environment Assessments on sites with VMware infrastructure.
Participate in regular teleconferences with base comm squadron leadership to identify issues and inform commanders on risk.
Provide written feedback on process update recommendations.
Coordinate travel arrangements with fellow assessment team members.
Complete supervisory and administrative tasks as required.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) +5 years of experience, or 8+ years of related experience
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent critical thinking skills
Desired:
Unix System Administrator experience
Web Server, DNS, and Database experience
Required:
IAT II – Sec+, CASP+, or Higher
Desired:
CompTIA Linux+
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Certification
Required: Must have active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Anticipate team members travelling 6 to 7 weeks per year but could be more or less
Must possess or obtain a US Passport within 6 months
Must be able to fund your travel up front and you will be reimbursed upon filing expense report
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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