AFCENT NOSC – Network Vulnerability Analyst II

AFCENT NOSC – Network Vulnerability Analyst II

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As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

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• Install, configure, maintain, and manage security devices including IDS/IPS, Log Rhythm Enterprise Security Manager, ACAS, and associated VPN equipment/configurations.
• Assist in development and documentation of sensor processes and checklists.
• Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities.
• Assist Cybersecurity to develop counter‑measures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive activities and secure networks.
• Monitor network traffic to determine system vulnerabilities and required fixes.
• Apply established network security procedures, logs, and make recommendations for correcting network security incidents. Coordinate the escalation of security issues requiring detailed analysis.
• Conduct network security monitoring and enterprise‑wide vulnerability scanning.
• Perform patching of authorized DOD network vulnerability scanning tools and infrastructure (including Red Hat Linux, Nessus scanner application, and Tenable Security Center application).
• Provide reports and metrics during contingency operations and in support of named network defense/cybersecurity operations and exercises.
• Assist in completion of network defense/cybersecurity statistical and trend data and operational event reporting when requested.
• Coordinate and track Information Assurance Vulnerabilities Alerts (IAVA). Review and report compliance and develop POA&M.
• Track AFCENT vulnerability and patch compliance and provide trending analysis.
• Provide vulnerability assessments.
• Use vulnerability toolsets to determine networks and systems security weaknesses and shortfalls.
• Research and coordinate vulnerability findings with Security Analysis to provide detailed fix actions.
• Coordinate with the Counter Access Team (CAT) to ensure latest known vulnerabilities are properly identified and corrected.
• Provide general IT management support.
• Provide general networking support.
• Provide LAN support.
• Provide WAN enterprise support.
• Provide technical general O&M support as required.
• Provide documentation and reports support as required.
• Provide meetings/briefings support as required.
• Provide functional training support as required.
• Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.
• Provide CONUS TDY support as required.

• Associate’s degree in a related field and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Firewall and ACAS experience.
• Ability to provide a technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of installation of Microsoft Windows Server in host and compute environments, and Windows Server using server images.
• Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, DNS, DHCP, network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advanced network infrastructure, and maintenance of server environments.
• Secret clearance required.

• Network+ or CCNA.
• ACAS.
• ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification).

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.