Defense Cyber Operations Officer
$90,000–$140,000 year
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily cyber communications and coordination for DTRA CSSP systems, acting as the central point for tracking, reporting status, and managing security incident response procedures. Coordinate defensive cyber operations across the organization, serving as the primary liaison for external cyber stakeholders and facilitating information sharing with DoD components and Cyber Fusion Groups. Manage reporting of CPCON changes, Tier I initiatives, and operational support documents to leadership, while overseeing shift changes and ensuring timely notification during off-hours. Lead the Cyber Fusion cell, organize monthly meetings, and support Table-top exercises and training events. Ensure high-quality entry of CSSP cases into the SIPR portal and oversee the production of weekly case briefings and threat landscape reports.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (TS) with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
- Professionally certified, DOD 8570 IAT II and CSSP Analyst
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or relevant discipline
- Two years in CSSP technology
- Knowledgeable in the mission and operational requirements of Department of Defense (DoD)
- Demonstrated understanding DoD IT operational and technical requirements
- Must be willing to perform shift work, work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Communications, Network Management, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity or a related field
- Any Project Management Certification (e.g., CPMP, CPM, Project+, PPM, PMITS, PMP, etc.)
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