Cybersecurity Analyst II

Seeking a knowledgeable Cybersecurity Analyst to support our AFCENT NOSC contract at Shaw Air Force Base, in Sumter, SC. The AFCENT's mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT's theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission. Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit Submit your resume today! Job Responsibilities Analyze network intrusion detection systems and conduct vulnerability assessments. Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities utilizing knowledge. Assist in developing countermeasures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive actives and secure. Install, configure, maintain, and manage security devices to include IDS/IPS, ESS/HBSS, and forensic tools. Assist in development and documentation of sensor process and checklists. Analyze network firewall and computer network server (DNS, proxy, domain controller, file server, Active Directory) logs. Develop methods to identify, contain, log, and analyze intrusive activities and security vulnerabilities on networks. Conduct network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using selected security tools to IDS/IPS, firewall, proxy, router, Fidelis, Trellix, and LogRhythm logs. Write and develop custom scripts as needed to perform tasks related to all Cybersecurity toolset. Provide General IT Management support. Provide General Networking support. Provide LAN support. Provide WAN Enterprise support. Provide technical general O&M support as required. Provide documentation/reports support as required. Provide meetings/briefings support as required. Provide functional training support as required. Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required. Provide CONUS TDY support as required. Required Qualifications Associates in related field and 3 or more years' relevant experience; Or, 5 or more years' relevant experience. Firewall experience Ability to define baseline security requirements in accordance with applicable guidelines. Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding with installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images. Experience with implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, advance network infrastructure, and maintain and monitor server environments. Certifications Required CompTIA Network +CE or CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification) Clearance Required Department of Defense Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance. SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Req 2026-5418 #J-18808-Ljbffr SMS Data Products Group