Cyber Operations Lead/Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Specialist

Chenega Corporation-posted about 18 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Huntsville, AL
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Cyber Operations Lead/Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Specialist Huntsville, AL Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Cyber Operations Lead/Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Specialist with a strong background in cybersecurity for the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Chief Information Office (CIO). This role is responsible for overseeing cyber defense teams and coordinating defensive cyber operations.

  • Leading cyber operations support, integrating cyberspace defense, conducting threat analysis, and managing vulnerability management programs.
  • Provide Mission Assurance support and integrate cyberspace defense to ensure coordination with external agencies to enable significant event tracking, establish AMC equities, correlate trend data, and analyze events related to threats, vulnerabilities, or spillages.
  • Develop a comprehensive Knowledge Management Plan to capture data, provide business intelligence and conduct data analysis.
  • Facilitate shared situational analysis, threat correlation, and deliver Risk to Mission Assessments through extensive coordination with internal clients, senior management and Government.
  • Define intelligence requirements and identify key stakeholders.
  • Responsible for overseeing cyber defense teams and coordinating defensive cyber operations.
  • Leads incident response efforts during cyberattacks or security breaches.
  • Collaborates with other IT and security teams to ensure robust defense mechanisms.
  • Identifying, mitigating, and neutralizing cyber threats against network systems.
  • Performs continuous monitoring and analysis of network activity to detect intrusions.
  • Develops and deploys defensive tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
  • Conducts threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify weaknesses.
  • Supports incident response teams in analyzing and responding to cyber incidents.
  • Manage DCO, cyberspace defense, Cyber Network Defense (CND), cybersecurity, and/or Information Assurance (IA).
  • May supervise others.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 7+ years of experience in defensive cyber operations, incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
  • Must have experience with cyber exploitation concepts, malware analysis, network-layer analysis, SIEM tools, network protocols, operating systems, and security principles
  • Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, security architecture, and common attack vectors.
  • Proficiency with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and forensic analysis tools.
  • Effective communication skills for information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skills with senior customer and corporate leadership.
  • Proven leadership skills, including working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammates' concerns, and reconciling internal issues or differences.
  • Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
  • Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
  • Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
  • Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Certifications like CEH, GCIA, and GCIH are preferred.
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