Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Senior)

Job Title:Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Senior)

Location: Huntsville

Job Category: Information Technology   

Time Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI Clearance required

Security Suitability: Must pass FBI security suitability

Polygraph Requirement: Must pass an FBI administered Counterintelligence polygraph if one has not been conducted within the last five years.

Employee Type: W2 or 1099

Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship

Job Summary:

The Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Senior) will play a pivotal role within the Data and Applications Team, responsible for the development, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of a suite of cybersecurity tools deployed across secure environments. This position focuses on supporting incident response, threat detection, and event monitoring by integrating data from various sources to ensure effective and timely responses to cybersecurity events. The specialist will also contribute to the creation of new applications, algorithms, and automation processes to optimize workflows and improve data analysis, while ensuring that tools and infrastructure are resilient and adaptable to evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Administer and maintain Linux-based environments, ensuring optimal performance and security.

·       Test, implement, deploy, and maintain infrastructure hardware and software for cybersecurity applications.

·       Develop, create, modify, and maintain computer applications, software, and specialized utility programs to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

·       Integrate third-party components and introduce custom capabilities, modifying existing code and recommending process improvements.

·       Automate operations and maintenance tasks to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

·       Collaborate with team members to integrate security requirements into technical solutions.

·       Conduct ongoing research to incorporate emerging technologies and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

·       Utilize tools such as Splunk and Oracle/SQL platforms for data analysis and threat detection.

Unique Skills/Tasks/Software:

·       Required: Experience with Linux-based environment administration.

·       Required: Proven experience in testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software for cybersecurity.

·       Required: Strong background in developing, creating, modifying, and maintaining computer applications and specialized utility programs for cybersecurity.

·       Preferred: Experience integrating third-party components and automating operations and maintenance tasks.

·       Preferred: Proficiency in Splunk, Oracle/SQL platforms, and Python.

Preferred Certifications:

·       Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

·       AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

·       AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity infrastructure support, application development, or related fields.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving security processes and workflows.