Position/Job Title: Cyber Operations Research Analyst - Senior

Work Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia - U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence:

Job Summary

The Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) is the U.S. Army's force modernization proponent for Cyberspace Operations, Signal/Communications Networks and Information Services, and Electronic Warfare (EW), and is responsible for developing related doctrine, organizational, training, materiel, leadership/education, personnel, and facility solutions. A major aspect of the CCoE's mission is the training, education, and development of world-class, highly skilled Signal, Cyber, and EW professionals supporting operations at the strategic, operational, and tactical level.

Today's broad and rapidly changing global operational environment means the Department of Defense and the nation are required to function within an increasingly competitive, congested, and contested cyberspace and electromagnetic spectrum. Ultimately, the CCoE must enable commanders and leaders to seize, retain, and exploit freedom of action in both the land and cyberspace domains, while simultaneously denying and degrading the adversary use of the same.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Not listed in order of importance and must be able to perform the following with minimal guidance.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is looking for a Cyber Operations Research Analyst - Senior (Cyber Security Engineer) who

• Conducts information systems security programs that involve access to computers and computerized data to meet requirements for network security through firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are operating securely, and that information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
• Develops, evaluates, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems, and software deployment tools.
• Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Researches, evaluates, tests, communicates, and implements new security software or devices.
• Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/awareness programs.
• Conducts routine investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management.
• Responds to queries and requests for computer security information and reports.
• Highly proficient in application of professional concepts in accordance with STG policies and procedures to resolve intermediate to advanced analysis/programming issues.
• Works under some supervision but also expected to utilize independent judgment and initiative. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Accurately estimates deadlines and readjusts duties as needed. Avoids last-minute crunches.
• Keeps manager and team members informed and participates actively within the team by sharing information.
• Displays self-confidence and shows strong initiative.
• Demonstrates well-developed communication skills.
• Assists in providing technical guidance to less senior technical staff.
• Interacts closely with managers, colleagues, and customers.
• Structures logical documents and writes sections that require only minor editing.
• Explains and presents good ideas frequently, effectively, and with confidence.
• Other duties assigned.

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