Cyber Security Operations Manager

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Cyber Security Manager supporting the U.S. Air Force Central Command's Network Operations and Security Center (AFCENT NOSC). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. This position is contingent upon successful contract award to GDIT.

The U.S. Air Force Central Command's Network Operations and Security Center (AFCENT NOSC) executes the full-spectrum of information technology (IT) services management and operations for AFCENT networks 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week (24/7), and is tasked by USCENTCOM to provide information assurance (IA) boundary intrusion detection and intrusion prevention for USCENTCOM components. Comprised of NOSC operations, operations support, cybersecurity, network engineering, and command support functions, the AFCENT NOSC plans, engineers, installs, integrates, operates and maintains, protects and manages enterprise-wide network and systems architecture, infrastructure and services; and provides enterprise-level oversight to its subordinate and supported communications support activities. In support of steady state, contingency and emergency operations, the AFCENT NOSC also deploys personnel to locations in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) to install, integrate, upgrade/update, patch and sustain its supported enterprise networks, systems and services. AFCENT/A6 has contracted NOSC IT support services in order to more effectively and efficiently execute its mission in within a constantly changing technological, geopolitical and military environment

HOW A CYBER SECURITY MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide management oversight for cybersecurity operations & intelligence functions
• Analyze cyber intelligence reports to determine correlation and applicability to network operations on AFCENT networks
• Analyze network intrusion detection reports and vulnerability assessments to evaluate security posture as it pertains to current operations and information security levels
• Recommends security posture changes based on security analysis and changes in threat indicators
• Develop reports and trend analysis of internal and external security activity, and incidents
• Provide on-shift training for both contractors and government personnel to include analysis interpretation and threat/event correlation
• Provide technical direction to other contractors on network and systems engineering to develop network and systems engineering concepts and apply System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Maintain a professional image and appearance, including appropriate attire commensurate with this senior staff position. Profession business attire will be commensurate with government uniforms, and other contractor attire
• Provide technical coordination and research to exploit cutting-edge technologies, assisting with technical and status updates for briefings and reporting
• Review technical project documentation for final draft coordination and subsequent release

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BS degree in a related field
• Required Experience: 7 or more years of experience and demonstrated working knowledge in:
  • Installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images.
  • Implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, and advance network infrastructure.
  • Experience in maintenance and monitoring server environments.
  • Unix / Linux experience.
  • Firewall experience.
• Required Technical Skills: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Network+, Unix / Linux, and ITIL Foundation Certifications
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Skills and Abilities: DCWF KSAT Category: 631
• Location: On Customer Site - Shaw AFB, SC
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays