Cyber Watch Officer with Security Clearance

Insight Global, Inc.Fort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Cyber Watch Officer role offers significant growth in a critical technology sector, allowing you to leverage your expertise in threat detection and incident response within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong understanding of cyber defense principles and are eager to contribute to vital national security efforts, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits. Apply today to secure this exciting opportunity and advance your career in cybersecurity!

Quick Overview

Salary

$48 - $60/hr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Fort Meade, MD, United States

Posted

6 days ago

Job Description

Shift: 0500-1500 or 2100-0700 Location: Fort Meade, MD 20755
Job Title: CSWO Clearance: TS/SCI Must Haves: Active TSSCI Bachelors Degree and 2 YOE- 4 YOE can be used in lieu of a degree Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.
CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization. Requires a deep understanding and the ability to apply cyber security related principles, theories, and concepts.
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.

Plusses: Prior Military IT or IC Experience
Hands on Experience working with DoD Networks including NIPR and SIPR
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Day-to-Day:
An employer is looking for a Cyber Watch Officer to sit in Fort Meade, MD. This person will be engaging in incident handling, triage of events, network analysis and threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, and vulnerability information dissemination.

The main responsibility will be to support the Battle Watch Captain with all Cyber Defense/Network Assurance issues as well as maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, orders, alerts, and messages; prepare and deliver daily situational awareness and operational update briefings.

Compensation

$48.08/hr to $60.10/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.