CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer

C005338 - CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer

Duties

• Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability.
• Hardware and software systems installation and configuration
• Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements
• Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types
• configuration of additional cross-domain flows
• User and access management
• Monitor system performance and availability
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks
• Monitor patch releases
• Test new software and patches
• Support A2SL process for approval of software updates
• installation and configuration of software and patch updates
• Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems
• Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues
• Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution;
• Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.

Requirement

• At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field,
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas:
• Linux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux)
• Scripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Other Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls
• System security, including hardening and SELinux
• System monitoring and troubleshooting
• Experience with network protocols and traffic analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues
• LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture
• TCP/IP protocols and services
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience;
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
• Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security.
• Understanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad.)

Preferences

• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization.