Sensor Technician with Security Clearance

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Job description

The Sensor Technician will support the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron Defensive Cyber Operations Team onsite at Lackland Air Force Base. This position will be an active part of this unit and will be responsible for monitoring, securing, and protecting the Air Force and Central Command global networks by ensuring network integrity, reliability, availability, confidentiality and responding to hostile network threats and attacks.
Responsibilities:
Maintain, and manage the IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System) sensor fleet including, performance on FAK (Fly Away Kits) sensors, Cloud Shield, FPC/NTSA (Full Packet Capture/Network Traffic Security Analysis), ArcSight and sensor fleet specialized applications (such as Fidelis), emerging IDS/IPS technologies and associated network infrastructure ASA/VPN (Adaptive Security Appliance/ Virtual Private Network) concentrator , equipment/configurations and other Gateway, boundary and Third Party sensors
Incorporate approved PMO (Program Management Office) trouble ticketing for vendor support and Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) procedures (internal and external) for completion of IDS/IPS taskings.
Maintain and manage software upgrades and patches and perform system changes for the IDS/IPS sensors and associated equipment ensuring proper configuration to established standards
Deploy to any DoD network with necessary equipment to provide direct support for the installation of IDS/IPS sensor(s) and VPN hardware
Conduct the daily private key management and deploy correlation rule sets base boundary ECN (Enclave Control Node) to correctly identify and process system alerts in support of organization operations Perform advanced diagnostic testing and troubleshooting either remotely from or through local System Administration having direct access to the IDS/IPS sensor
Ensure that response to inoperable systems is immediate and perform actions necessary to ensure IDS/IPS sensors are collecting and reporting network activity
Work with field units to resolve network issues and perform actions necessary to ensure IDS/IPS and FPC/NTSA sensors are collecting and reporting network activity
Deploy new string matches, vendor signatures, custom signatures, and alerts to all deployed IDS/IPS and FPC/NTSA sensors in support of mission requirements
Support the development and documentation of processes and checklists for maintenance associated with those systems
Supports a 24 hour-a-day / 7 days a week operation
Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned
A successful candidate should be able to perform, have experience with or have knowledge and understanding of:
Experience:
Required minimum three to five years (3-5) of relevant experience; DoD experience preferred
Required minimum three to five (3-5) years' experience in the following areas: IP addressing and domain name service; network components; TCP/UDP, FTP, SMTP, and HTTP; and the network OSI model
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Use of the following UNIX functions: general Unix operating system file locations; maneuvering through Unix-based directory file structures; use of a Unix-based editor (vi, tedi, emacs, elm, EDT, EVE, etc); and generic Unix operating system file locations; changing file mode and privileges and how to gain access, reference, and print Unix-based help on-line
The ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and manage IPS/IDS and FPC/NTSA technologies.
Understanding of VMware technologies and its possible integration and use with Third-Party sensor deployments
Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goals
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Understanding of Intel-based computers using Microsoft based operating systems
Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Other:
Ability to work in a Panama Schedule ( or ) within a 24/7 - 365 work environment
Education:
High School Degree Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Licenses & Certifications:
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Required to have one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
Required to have one of the following IAT CSSP certifications for Infrastructure Support: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND
Possession of one of the following certifications: CISCO certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) or Linux+

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