Cyber Counterintelligence Specialist
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Job Location:
Amarillo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: Cyber Counterintelligence Specialist
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Counterintelligence ()
Job Specialty: Counterintelligence
What Youll Do
Department of Energy (DOE) Counterintelligences Pantex Field Office (PFO) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Counterintelligence Officer to join our critical national security mission. This role involves protecting vital information and systems from evolving foreign cyber threats and adversarial intelligence activities.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the planning implementation and daily operations of the PFO cyber counterintelligence (CI) program as the primary advisor to the Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO)
- Perform cyber forensics including the collection preservation and analysis of digital media or devices using industry-standard court-approved digital media collection standards and practices in support of CI investigations
- Consult and advise on diverse cyber issues including problem scope potential attack vectors available technology necessary inter-organizational collaboration desired outcomes and essential security considerations
- Conduct proactive cyber counterintelligence activities to detect deter and neutralize cyber threats targeting Pantex systems networks and personnel
- Analyze cyber threat intelligence to identify potential foreign adversaries their tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) and their motivations
- Conduct briefings on CI issues including CI investigations and foreign intelligence threats to DOE personnel to enhance awareness and security posture
- Provide counterintelligence support for intrusion incidents in classified and unclassified computer systems
- Collaborate with cyber security law enforcement and the US Intelligence Community (USIC) to analyze information identify foreign intelligence involvement and determine necessary protective measures
- Prepare and present comprehensive assessments and analyses conveying facts conclusions estimates and projections to DOE and U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) personnel
- Maintain proficiency in current and emerging cyber technologies threats and counterintelligence methodologies
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues across the DOE Counterintelligence program
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Professional development opportunities
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- OR a masters degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- OR a PhD
- OR applicants without a bachelors degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
DOE Order 426.2A Requirements
- Not applicable
Preferred Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years conducting or supporting cyber security investigations/incident response CI investigations or law enforcement (LE) investigations
- Knowledge of investigative techniques case documentation preservation of evidence interviewing and liaison w/ U.S. government (USG) agencies
- Knowledge of advanced persistent threat (APT) methodologies and cyber espionage techniques
- Proficiency in network traffic analysis log analysis and security information and event management (SIEM) tools
- Familiarity with the following would be considered baseline technical skills:
- Python Visual Basic for Application (VBA) or similar programming/scripting languages
- Relational and non-relational databases
- System administration skills (Windows Linux virtual machines (VMs)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance with SCI access
- Graduate of USG counterintelligence credentialing course
- Broad knowledge of computer security-related products and industry best business practices with specific knowledge of intrusion detection and firewall theory and implementation
- Working knowledge of the SPLUNK data platform including its search processing language
- Cyber Security/INFOSEC certfiications (SANS EC-Council ISACA ISC2 SPLUNK)
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a related field
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
