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Cybersecurity Engineer

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	1 Year (with possible option years)
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	CAPES
Location (address):	Gunter AFB, AL

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The 688th Cyberspace Wing (688 CW) is seeking highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineers to support mission-critical Air Force cyber operations initiatives. This role will play a vital part in developing, implementing, and enhancing cyber operations strategies, security engineering solutions, and defensive cyber capabilities in support of national security objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions supporting Air Force cyber operations and mission objectives. Develop and enhance cybersecurity engineering products and security architectures across the Air Force Information Network (AFIN), ensuring alignment with enterprise cyber operations. Support the development of strategic and tactical cybersecurity plans, threat analysis, security controls, and mission assurance initiatives. Analyze national-level cybersecurity strategies, defense guidance, and operational requirements to strengthen defensive cyber capabilities and enterprise security posture. Conduct continuous assessments of USAF, DoD, and Combatant Command (CCMD) cybersecurity operations, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and operational improvements. Develop cybersecurity engineering solutions and support cyber training initiatives to improve mission readiness and operational effectiveness. Interpret cybersecurity policies, regulations, and directives, providing technical guidance and implementation support to operational units. Identify cybersecurity resource requirements, technology gaps, and operational risks while supporting policy and security framework development. Support cybersecurity program planning, security operations, and enterprise defense initiatives across the DoD and CCMD environments. Analyze security data, vulnerability reports, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and areas requiring corrective action. Provide technical expertise and recommendations on cybersecurity engineering, policy, and operational matters to government leadership and stakeholders. Collect, analyze, and evaluate cybersecurity operational data to improve security processes, tools, and mission performance. Keep senior leadership informed of cybersecurity risks, incident trends, remediation efforts, and operational impacts. Collaborate with cross-functional cybersecurity teams and mission partners to share best practices, lessons learned, and operational improvements. Participate in cybersecurity working groups, conferences, meetings, exercises, and technical symposiums as required.

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Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI required. • Certifications: IAM certification • Familiarity with zero-trust architecture, identity and access management (IAM) • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity operations, defensive cyber operations, and enterprise security engineering principles. • Experience supporting computer network defense, threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity risk management activities. • Understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, joint operations concepts, and applicable cybersecurity policies and regulations. • Familiarity with the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and USCYBERCOM operational objectives and cyber mission requirements. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret security data, identify trends, and recommend mitigation strategies. • Experience supporting or working with one or more of the following systems/technologies preferred: AFINC, ACD, CDA, CSCS, JWICS, SAP, and XCOMM.

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Project Network Analyst

% Travel:	N/A
Duration:	1 Year (with possible option years)
Minimum Clearance:	TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:	CAPES
Location (address):	Gunter AFB, AL

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Experienced Project Network Analyst to support Weapon System (WS) mission requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical analytical skills and a deep understanding of Microsoft Active Directory architecture, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. This role requires expertise in securing DoDIN operations in alignment with Joint Force Headquarters-DoDIN (JFHQ-DoDIN) and Air Force Cyber (AFCYBER) orders to enhance the cyber defense posture of enterprise environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, document, track, and analyze new and existing hardware, software, and firmware tools via the Functions-to-Tools mapping database for CSCS WS and associated WS touchpoints. • Identify or analyze new and/or alternative software tool capabilities, assessing security posture, cost, ease of use, interoperability, potential transition plans, and ease of integration. • Provide data and analysis on potential tool consolidation to optimize efficiency and reduce redundancy. • Study and document topology, workflows, and operational procedures to enhance system understanding. • Identify potential computer networking and application issues, proactively addressing risks and concerns. • Analyze, observe, review, and report on the design, test, integration, and sustainment of network systems. • Prepare, provide, and brief operational views of system architecture and flow diagrams to leadership and stakeholders. • Review system design, procedures, forms, and specifications for accuracy, security, and operational effectiveness. • Analyze existing systems to ensure they remain aligned with evolving system requirements and equipment configurations. • Update network topology deliverables to maintain an accurate visual representation of incoming systems, programs, network connections, WS components, and WS touchpoints. • Provide technical advisory and assistance to staff regarding security, integration, and operational best practices. • Research the compatibility of tools, processes, and capabilities with the current system configuration to ensure seamless integration. • Expeditiously analyze and recommend security postures for tools, processes, and capabilities. • Advise on cost to ensure best-value solutions that meet mission requirements and budget constraints. • Advise and oversee sustainment, functionality, and training requirements to ensure long-term operational effectiveness. • Provide a technical report outlining requirements for successful integration into NIPR and SIPR networks. • Generate a technical report of analysis, identifying standards that should be incorporated into future Government initiatives.

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Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI required. • Certifications: IAM certification • Familiarity with zero-trust architecture, identity and access management (IAM) • Experience with cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud • Extensive experience supporting DoDIN WS mission operations and cybersecurity initiatives. • Strong critical analytical skills with a proven ability to assess complex cybersecurity challenges and recommend effective solutions. • multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint security best practices. • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory architecture, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365, including security configurations, integration, and management. • Deep understanding of DoD cyber defense operations, including policies, procedures, and compliance requirements under JFHQ-DoDIN and AFCYBER orders. • Experience working with enterprise IT security frameworks, risk management, and incident response within a DoD environment. • Ability to interpret and apply DoD directives, policies, and cybersecurity strategies to operational requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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