Cyber Operations Specialist with Security Clearance

Overview We are seeking a Defense Cyber Operations Specialist (Mid-Level) to support cybersecurity operations in a mission-critical Department of Defense environment at Camp Lejeune, NC. This role focuses on defensive cyber operations, incident detection and response, and maintaining security compliance across enterprise systems. The selected candidate will work with advanced cybersecurity monitoring tools to identify threats, conduct incident investigations, and implement remediation measures to protect government networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to defensive cyber operations activities across enterprise environments.
• Identify and investigate cybersecurity incidents using tools such as HBSS, Tenable SecurityCenter, RedSeal, McAfee SIEM, and other automated monitoring platforms.
• Perform digital forensics and incident response activities, including analysis, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
• Ensure workstations and servers maintain compliance with Marine Corps McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) requirements.
• Operate and maintain Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Database Firewall security controls.
• Conduct analysis and reporting on defensive cyber operations metrics and statistics to support operational awareness and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network operations teams to strengthen defensive security posture and mitigate vulnerabilities. Required Qualifications
• Active Secret Clearance (required to start).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations, defensive cyber operations, or incident response in a DoD or enterprise environment.
• Experience with cybersecurity monitoring and analysis tools such as:
• McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS)
• Tenable SecurityCenter
• RedSeal
• McAfee Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM)

--Experience identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with web application and database firewall technologies, including Imperva. Certifications (IAT Level II Required) Candidates must hold DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
HBSS System Administrator Course (HBSS 201)
Carnegie Mellon SEI Fundamentals of Incident Handling
Other DoD IAT Level II equivalent certifications.