Systems Support Technician

Job Description

Systems Support Technician

Ability to obtain a Public Trust and ship is required

The Systems Support Technician will assist the 82d Training Wing at Sheppard AFB in maintaining the training environment by performing various IT-related tasks. They will focus on intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and securing remote access points to improve system security. This position plays a crucial role in identifying threats and vulnerabilities and ensuring the protection of systems.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Systems Support Technician:
Wage starts at $23 per hour

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time SCA benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Systems Support Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the 82d Training Wing with the sustainment of the training environment by performing IT-related tasks.
• Pay special attention to intrusion detection, identifying and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and securing remote access points.
• Focus on threats and vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
• Ability to implement applicable patches including IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA) for the CE operating system(s).
• Ability to install, test, maintain, and upgrade CE operating systems software and hardware to comply with IA requirements.
• Ability to install and operate the IT systems in a test configuration manner that does not alter the program code or compromise security safeguards.
• Ability to conduct tests of IA safeguards in accordance with established test plans and procedures.
• Ability to implement and monitor IA safeguards for CE system(s) in accordance with implementation plans and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Systems Support Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory, an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Security+ certification is mandatory within 3 months of the candidate's start date.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Information Assurance (IA) technology or a closely related area, preferably in the US Air Force, Military or DoD setting.
• Experience with network security and access control
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Customer Service and multi-tasking
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust and ship is required

Company Information:

Cherokee National Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. CNSP takes a personalized approach to solving clients' toughest challenges, helping individuals make the most of their skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal, a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Firewalls
• Authentication and Authorization
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• Network Segmentation
• Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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