Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Data and Application Support

TEAM SUMMARY

The Data and Applications Team develops, operates, maintains, and enhances a suite of cybersecurity tools deployed across secure enclaves to support incident response, threat detection, and event monitoring. The team integrates data from centralized and local system sources, ensuring effective and timely responses to cybersecurity events. As a capability development provider, they create new applications, algorithms, and automation to optimize workflows and improve data analysis. Additionally, they collaborate to integrate security requirements into technical solutions and conduct ongoing research to incorporate emerging technologies, enhancing the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Their work ensures that tools and infrastructure remain operational, resilient, and adaptable to evolving threats.

ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Incident Response Support - Providing technical support for identifying, investigating, and mitigating cyber incidents.
• Tool Development and Customization - Designing and refining tools to streamline threat detection and data analysis workflows.
• Cybersecurity Tool Deployment and Maintenance - Ensuring tools are up-to-date, resilient, and aligned with current threat landscapes.
• System Monitoring and Logging - Setting up and maintaining logging systems that support event correlation and threat hunting.
• Security Engineering Collaboration - Working closely with security engineers to ensure technical solutions meet security requirements.
• Research and Technology Evaluation- Staying current on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies to enhance defense strategies.
• Process Improvement - Identifying opportunities to automate, optimize, and improve operational workflows.
• Technical Documentation - Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for system configurations, code, and procedures.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to dissect complex security incidents and identify root causes.
• Collaboration and Communication - Working effectively across teams and communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving - Taking initiative to resolve infrastructure or tool-related issues quickly and efficiently.
• Adaptability - Staying effective in dynamic and high-security environments, especially when threats evolve.

SKILLS

• Linux System Administration - Managing, configuring, and securing Linux-based environments.
• Cybersecurity Infrastructure Support - Deploying, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cybersecurity tools and hardware.
• Scripting and Automation - Writing scripts (e.g., in Python or Bash) to automate system tasks and cybersecurity operations.
• Software/Application Development - Creating or modifying applications and utilities to support cyber defense operations.
• Database Management - Working with Oracle/SQL platforms for secure data integration and management.
• Log Management and SIEM Tools - Utilizing Splunk for log analysis, monitoring, and threat detection.
• Integration Engineering - Integrating third-party security tools and custom-built solutions within existing infrastructures.
• Cloud Computing Basics - Applying knowledge of AWS platforms, especially for security-enhanced or hybrid environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an IT-related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT with a minimum of 4 years in Cybersecurity
• Active TS Clearance
• Experience with Linux based environment administration
• Experience testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software for cybersecurity
• Experience developing, creating, modifying, and maintaining computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs for cybersecurity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Experience integrating third-party components, the introduction of new custom capabilities, modification of existing code, process improvement recommendation, and automation of operations and maintenance tasks
• Experience with Splunk, Oracle/SQL based platforms, and python
• Related certifications, such as Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and/or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist/Data and Application Support in support of a government customer to join our team. The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of multiple IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with customer objectives, and managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and deliver results.

TekSynap 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.

We 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.

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The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance.  Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements.  More information can be found here.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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: Huntsville Alabama
• Remote or In-Person: On site
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, 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.