Defensive Cyber Operations Officer
Listed on 2026-02-18
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, Information Security
BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government‑compliant back‑office solutions to support our teaming partners within the Gov Con space. We are working with our client, SPAHR to find their next highly skilled Defensive Cyber Operations Officer.
Position SummaryThe Defensive Cyber Operations Officer serves as a central point of coordination for DTRA’s Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), providing expert oversight of cyber communications, incident response, and operational reporting across the enterprise. This role is responsible for monitoring and reporting the status of CSSP systems, coordinating with internal teams and external DoD and inter‑agency cyber partners, and leading the Cyber Fusion cell to ensure situational awareness and timely response to threats.
The officer develops threat intelligence products, supports exercises and training events, and oversees quality assurance of operational and reporting products. Acting as a liaison between DTRA and broader DoD cyber initiatives, this position requires technical proficiency in CSSP/SOC operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage shift work, incident escalations, and mission‑critical cyber operations.
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Act as the central communications point for all things cyber; track, communicate, and report status of DTRA CSSP systems and applicati - ons Prepare briefing documentation to show current status of CTO task
- ing Attend daily CTO meetings, and other meetings for named operations as required representing DTRA Cyber Operations in the meet
- ing Maintain situational awareness through daily interactions and coordination with JOC Watch Team, BSN4 Watch Team, and DTRA IT‑CS IA Directives person
- nel Employ effective web, email, and telephonic communications to clearly manage security incident response procedures as they pertain to CTO, and/or other named operati
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Coordinate DTRA Defensive Cyber Operations activities and initiatives across the organizat - ion Serve as primary liaison for DCO Division with external cyber organizations and stakehold
- ers Facilitate coordination between DTRA DCO operations and broader DoD defensive cyber initiati
- ves Coordinate DCO‑related activities with outside entities including Cyber Fusion Groups, inter‑agency partners, and DoD cyber compone
- nts Represent DTRA DCO Division in external coordination meetings and working gro
- ups Facilitate information sharing and collaboration on defensive cyber operations matt
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Responsible for reporting status of DTRA CSSP projects, DTRA CPCON changes, status of DTRA compliance with Tier I initiatives, and communicating requests for OPS assistance to the C - SSPResponsible for gathering pertinent data from the Morning IT Operations briefing, and disseminating this data to the CSSP Detect team, and CSSP leaders
- hip Tracking, response, and timely reporting of requests for information (RFI), VDPs, Tippers, CTO's, WARNORDs, TASKORDs and all applicable operation support documents, ensuring any associated tasking is completed by CSSP Watch t
- eam Responsible for tracking and reporting of CPCON status and any relevant actions resulting from CPCON changes to CSSP leaders
- hip Responsible for ensuring coordinated responses to Tier I RFI's and the creation of Blue/Red repo
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Coordinate and support Table‑top Exercises (TTX) and other cyber training events for DTRA DCO operati - ons Assist in planning, execution, and after‑action reporting
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