CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer

Duties: Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability. Hardware and software systems installation and configuration. Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements. Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types. Configuration of additional cross-domain flows. User and access management.

Monitor system performance and availability. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues. Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks. Monitor patch releases. Test new software and patches. Support A2SL process for approval of software updates. Installation and configuration of software and patch updates. Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities. Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.

Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues. Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution. Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.

Requirements: At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field. Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in Linux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux), Scripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible), Other Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls, System security including hardening and SELinux, System monitoring and troubleshooting, network protocols and traffic analysis, LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture, TCP/IP protocols and services.

Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues. Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as CISM, CISSP or GIAC Security. A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.

Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret.

Preferences: Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization. Understanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad).