Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Systems Manager

Description

Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Systems Manager on the DISA GSM-O II program supporting the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC) embedded with DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will support the DISA GSM-O II TN13 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Branch. This position will provide leadership for defensive cyber operations activities and will be expected to actively engage with a variety of customers and mission partners, anticipating their needs, and delivering flawlessly.

POSITION SUMMARY:

GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Combatant Commands (CoCOMs).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide input to capability working groups to develop solutions for cyber situational awareness issues
• Maintain on a daily basis, track, and advise on cyber situational awareness platforms concentrating on data management of systems including, but not limited to: Secure Information Event Manager (SIEM)m Big Data Platform (BDP), Cyber Situational, Awareness and Analytic Capability (CSAAC), Analyst Collaboration Tool (ACT), Provide status updates daily with a weekly roll up.
• Track system outages, system health, data health, data tagging, and data shaping and report status daily.
• Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Develop, schedule, and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for various cyber situational awareness tools.
• Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA DCO to identify gaps. Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.
• Follow up on all taskers and due outs.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience / combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Hold DoD-8570 IAM Level 1 baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.
• Proficient understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework in regards to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover within the Cyber Security Service Provider construct.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience briefing and advising Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership regarding matters of strategic importance.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
• Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture. Mentor and train other technical staff.