Watch Officer - Jr

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, assists with security event monitoring, correlation, and daily event reporting within a tiered Security Operations Center. 
• Experience with CND analyst toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents. 
• Employ effective web, email, and telephonic communications to clearly manage security incident response procedures. 
• Experience required in security or network technology (Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper Routing/Switching) within a hands-on Administration role. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of TCP-IP protocol implementations for all common network services in addition to demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection. 
• Professionally certified, within a CND discipline, as Technical Level I as defined by DODI 8570 is a requirement. 
• Perform Watch Officer - Jr duties for the DIA CIO Infrastructure Services program in accordance with approved technical, security, quality, configuration, and change-control processes. 
• Coordinate assigned activities with Government representatives, program leadership, engineering, operations, cybersecurity, service owners, and other mission partners. 
• Maintain accurate technical, operational, and status documentation; identify risks, issues, dependencies, and corrective actions affecting assigned work. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required. A polygraph will be required for the position, and the employee must obtain and maintain all customer-mandated system and facility access.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification minimum; transition to the Government-designated DoD 8140 work-role qualification is required. 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an area applicable to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant experience. 
  • OR qualifying education and experience combinations: HS/GED plus 6 years; associate plus 4 years; bachelor plus 2 years; master plus 0 years. 
• Demonstrated junior-level proficiency performing Watch Officer - Jr responsibilities in classified or mission-critical information technology environments. 
• Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories. 
• Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an integrated technical team.  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One or more of the following are desired: Security+, Splunk Core Certified Power User, ITIL 4 Foundation. 
• A certification satisfying the next higher applicable DoD 8570 category or the corresponding DoD 8140 proficiency level is preferred. 
• Current training and hands-on experience with the tools, platforms, and mission processes used by the assigned service lane are preferred. 

We are seeking a Watch Officer - Jr to join our team supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract at the National Capital Region (NCR). 

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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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: National Capital Region (NCR)
• Type of environment: Secure contractor office/SCIF; on-site work is required. Remote work is not authorized for classified duties
• Noise level: Low to moderate
• Work schedule: Full-time 4x10 day shift, Wed-Sat, approximately 06:00-16:00 local. Schedule may change, and evening, weekend, holiday, or on-call work may be required to meet mission needs. 
• Amount of Travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel to Government, contractor, or mission-support locations may be required. 

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required. A polygraph will be required for every position and must be obtained and maintained throughout the period of performance. The employee must maintain SCI access and all customer-mandated system and facility access. 

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $65,000.00 - $115,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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.

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