CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer

Duties

• Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability.
• Hardware and software systems installation and configuration.
• Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements.
• Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types.
• Configuration of additional cross-domain flows.
• User and access management.
• Monitor system performance and availability.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks.
• Monitor patch releases.
• Test new software and patches.
• Support A2SL process for approval of software updates.
• Installation and configuration of software and patch updates.
• Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
• Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues.
• Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution.
• Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.

Requirement

• At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Linux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux).
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Scripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Other Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: System security, including hardening and SELinux.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: System monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Experience with network protocols and traffic analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: TCP/IP protocols and services.
• Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security.
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret.

Preferences

• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization.
• Understanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad).