Junior Watch Officer
Listed on 2026-06-19
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Responsibilities
- Identifies, evaluates, and communicates violations to management.
- Develops tools and procedures to enhance surveillance of company property and materials.
- Monitors and oversees surveillance systems to ensure incidents are detected.
- Researches new methods and technologies to improve surveillance processes.
- Maintains data and monitors access.
- Conducts internal and external audits, and performs risk assessments.
- Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
- HS, 8‑10 years of relevant experience; BS, 2‑4 years; MS, 0‑2 years
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CySA+ CEH
- GCIH
- CASP+ CISSP
- CISA
- CRISC
- Security Control Assessor training
- RMF training
- Splunk certifications
- Elastic certifications
- SIEM platform training
- Insider Threat training
We are seeking a Watch Officer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Watch Officer oversees and coordinates surveillance audits to maintain security integrity.
Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
BenefitsWe offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Work Environment and Physical DemandsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location:
Annapolis Junction, MD or Denver, CO - Type of environment:
Varies - Noise level:
Low - Work schedule:
Non‑standard shift - Amount of Travel: 20%
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Target salary range: $93,000.00 – $. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Equal Employment OpportunityIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).
This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Tek Synap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
Job Location sUS-MD | US-CO-Denver
Job CategoryCybersecurity
TypeRegular Full-Time
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