TSSCI Cyber Watch Officer

Post Date

Oct 31, 2023

Location

Fort George G Meade,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20755
US
Jul 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

BAL-661433

Pay Rate

$59 - $88 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Cyber Watch Officer to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will be responsible for interacting with the government customer and being their first line of defense regarding any cyber threats. This person should have outstanding customer service skills and basic knowledge in cyber using SIEM tools to monitor the network for malicious activity. This person will be ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring, directing, controlling, coordination, de-conflicting, synchronizing, and reporting the status to other staff.

Required Skills & Experience

TS with SCI eligibility

DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC

Experience monitoring the network for malicious activity using SIEM Tool like Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight, Snort, Fireeye, PCAP, etc

Knowledge of Cyber Incident Handling/Triage ( preparation, detection/analysis, containment, and post incident events)

Experience creating reports and briefing senior leaders on current cyber threats affecting networks through the use of IDS tools

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification

Knowledge of the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process

Knowledge of DOD Cyberspace Operations (JP 3-12)

Knowledge of the DoD orders process

Knowledge of DOD's Cyber Incident Handling Program (CJCSM 6510.01B)

Knowledge of DODIN Transport (DODI 8010.01)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.