Senior Cybersecurity Specialist - Protecting US Air Force Networks

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team and support the US Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) program in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In this role, you will play a crucial part in protecting the modeling and simulation (M&S) exercise networks of the US Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa Warfare Center (UAWC) at Einsiedlerhof Air Station. Your efforts will directly impact the training readiness of United States and partner military forces in Europe.

What You'll Do

• Support the sustainment of the accredited cybersecurity posture of the UAWC’s domain enclaves by actively tracking and maintaining each network’s cyber-vulnerability level.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Provide technical inputs for Cyber Vulnerability Management (CVM) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) regarding remediation timelines or vulnerability mitigation.
• Assist in providing network scan reports for submission to the appropriate CVM repository.
• Research proposed configuration updates and apply a “patch-and-test” approach to determine potential impacts on UAWC processes.
• Implement network security controls while ensuring performance and availability requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Points of Contact (POCs) to address A&A processes and attend technical exchange meetings.
• Document problem areas and provide recommendations for resolution, validating implementation of Information Assurance (IA) controls.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• A bachelor's degree plus 10 years of recent Cybersecurity experience, or an associate's degree plus 12 years of experience, or a major certification plus 12 years of experience, or 14 years of recent Cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification.
• Understanding of DoD policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53, and DHS 4300A Sensitive Systems Handbook (SSH).
• Expertise in deploying and operating ACAS vulnerability scanners, HBSS, SEIM, and ePO.
• Major certifications such as CASP+, CCIE, CCISO, CCSP, CFR, CISM, CISSP, CySA+, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, JNCIE-SEC, RCHA, RHCSA.

Nice to Have

• CISSP or CASP+ Certification.
• Operating system certification (i.e., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert and/or Red Hat Certified System Administrator).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows environment, UNIX, Linux, Hyper convergence technology, VMWare, VDI zero client architecture, cross-domain solutions.
• Extensive experience utilizing Trellix and/or Wazuh.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $93,000 - $156,000 per year.
• Benefits including Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and Individual Logistics Support.
• German tax exemption and access to Base Exchange and Commissary privileges.
• Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) and relocation assistance to/from Germany.
• Access to VAT-free vehicle fuel and Armed Forces Post Office (APO) mailbox.
• Reimbursement for minor dependent education and access to DoD Education Activities (DoDEA) school system.