Defensive Cyber Operations Specialist Mid

Post Date

Mar 31, 2026

Location

Jacksonville,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

28547
US
Jun 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Computer Operator

Req #

CHS-e5198808-f97c-4d7b-b475-07e4b8cf4447

Pay Rate

$22 - $28 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Detect and correct defensive cyber operation activities.
Perform forensics and remedial action on cybersecurity incidents.
Report defensive cyber operations statistics.
Ensure workstation and server compliancy with Marine Corps McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) requirements.
Identify cybersecurity incidents using HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM), and other automated tools.
Operate Imperva Web Application and Database firewalls.

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Required Skills & Experience

3+ specialized years of experience within defensive cyber operations
5+ years of industry experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Host Based Security System 201
GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH)
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institution Fundamentals of Incident

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.