Cyber Real Time Analysts (TN22)

1. Enterprise Boundary Defense & 24/7 Watch Operations

• 24/7/365 Real-Time Triage & Monitoring: Monitor and analyze intrusions, events, and vulnerabilities across DISA’s Enterprise Boundaries—including Internet Access Points, Boundary Cloud Access Points, Enterprise Recursive Services, and Releasable/Federal DODIN De-Militarized Zones.
• Multi-Source Event Correlation: Correlate disparate data sources—network alerts, NetFlow, raw packet captures, Deep Packet Inspection, Deep File Inspection, Anomaly Based Protection, and IDS/IPS logs—to rapidly confirm or refute malicious intrusion attempts.
• Tool Configuration & Threat Hunting: Utilize and recommend tuning for boundary cyber defense platforms, including Cisco FirePOWER, Next Generation Sensors, Arbor, Guardian, Web Content Filtering, Cloud-Based Internet Isolation, and BIND9 DNS security.
• Incident Escalation & Reporting: Populate and maintain records in the DoD-mandated Incident Reporting Structure (currently Rally) in strict compliance with CJCSM 6510.01F timelines, authoring Situational Awareness Reports (SARs) and Tippers for DJOC and combatant commanders.

2. Cybersecurity Services Provider (CSSP) Operations

• Advanced Enterprise SIEM Analytics: Conduct deep-dive security analytics using DISA’s enterprise SIEM ecosystems: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel / Azure Lighthouse, and Elastic Stack .
• Cross-Layer Zero Trust Correlation: Correlate endpoint telemetry (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, Sysmon/WEF, EndGuard) and identity logs with perimeter alerts to establish end-to-end attack kill chains across Zero Trust (ZT) pillars.
• Proactive Defense & Countermeasures: Recommend custom detection signatures (Antivirus, IDS/IPS, WCF, ERS), tuning, and countermeasure actions for emerging threats, web exploits, and SQL injections; coordinate rapid de-confliction.
• Mission Partner Coordination: Provide direct cyber defense operational support for CSSP subscribers, traditionally hosted data centers, and enterprise cloud enclaves (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI under JWCC).

3. Location-Specific & Above-Secret Defense: PACOM & TS/SCI

• PACOM Mission Network (PMN) and Joint Operational Edge – Coalition Environment (JOE-CE) Defense: Execute dedicated cybersecurity operations on the PMN and JOE-CE architectures at DISA PAC.
• ICAM & Behavioral Analysis: Perform continuous monitoring of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) telemetry and Master User Records to spot anomalies and Insider Threat indicators via User and Entity Behavioral Analytics.
• SCIF-Based Multi-Level Operations: Conduct classified network assurance operations up to Top Secret / SCI (YLAN and JWICS) in designated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), adhering to strict Compartmented / SAP security constraints.
• Operational Command Synchronization: Coordinate in real-time with the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC), USPACOM J6, DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC), USCYBERCOM, and peer CSSPs to synchronize defense priorities.

• Level II (Intermediate): Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 2+ years of relevant Computer Network Defense (CND) experience; OR an Associate degree and 4+ years; OR 6+ years of relevant experience / military service in lieu of degree.
• Level III (Senior): Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR an Associate degree and 6+ years; OR 8+ years of relevant experience / military service in lieu of degree.

• Must hold a valid certification or related degree meeting DoD 8140.03 / DCWF Work Role Code 531 (Cyber Defense Analyst - CSSP) at the Intermediate Proficiency Level prior to start:
• Accepted Certifications include: CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, CEH, or higher (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH) .

• Proven experience working inside a Security Operations Center (SOC) performing live alert triage, event correlation, and intrusion analysis.
• Solid grasp of core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and network architecture inspection (Wireshark, TCPdump, netflow).
• Hands-on familiarity with SIEM querying and dashboard creation (Elastic KQL, or Microsoft KQL).
• Ability and willingness to work 24/7/365 rotating 10-hour shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays) on-site at Ford Island, HI.

• Direct experience monitoring DISA boundary systems (IAP, BCAP, ERS, Thunderdome ZTNA).
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK® framework and its operational application to detection engineering and rule mapping.
• Hands-on experience defending hybrid cloud architectures (Azure Gov/IL-6, AWS GovCloud, JWCC).
• Familiarity with endpoint detection telemetry (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, EndGuard, Sysmon).
• Prior experience with JIRA ticket workflows and DoD Incident Reporting tools (Rally).
• AI prompt capability (Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT) to automate repetitive triage workflows or author custom detection playbooks.