Job#: 3041602

Job Description:

Location: Ft Meade, Maryland (Onsite)

We are seeking a Cyber Security Watch Officer for a weekend night shift position. The selected candidate will execute real-time synchronization of enterprise operational actions, maintain knowledge management for situational awareness of cyberspace operations, and track cyber operations forces. This role involves analyzing operational reporting and managing centralized communications to ensure unity of effort across all operational areas.

• Execute continuous network monitoring and incident/problem resolution.
• Monitor SIEM tools for alerts and review alerts from IDS/IPS and firewalls.
• Perform troubleshooting to mitigate risks and document incidents.
• Leverage intelligence and operational data to identify threats and improve security.
• Triage events and incidents, and develop specific trends.
• Provide situational understanding of the assigned operational environment.
• Support the development, coordination, and release of orders.
• Provide threat analysis and track relevant prioritized incidents.

Education and Experience:

Applicants must be able to obtain/maintain a DOD Top Secret SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience
• Associate's degree with 6+ years of experience
• No degree with 8+ years of experience
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience

Technical Skills:

• IAT Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CySA+, CND, CISSP, CASP+ CE).
• Experience with SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, or Wireshark.
• Knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques.
• Familiarity with cyber threat methodologies (TTPs).

• Experience with DISA and other government networks.
• Knowledge of the government orders process.
• Demonstrated experience briefing senior leadership.
• Experience in building extended cyber security analytics.
• Experience in intelligence-driven defense or cyber Kill Chain methodology.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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