Cyber Defense Architect

Overview The Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) division within the USARCC-SWA is looking for a strong Cyber Defense Architect candidate with strong scripting abilities, experience with systems security administration, and network security technologies. The Cyber Defense Architect will design, implement, automate, maintain, and optimize measures protecting systems, networks, and information. This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program! You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country to include but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver s license in order to be qualified for this position. Responsibilities • Develop software tools through computer programming and reverse engineering software. • Determines security requirements by evaluating mission requirements; researching security standards; conducting system security, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments. • Assess new technology, architecture, and platforms and provide input for integration and implementation plans. • Maintain, improve, and document developed software tools to include technical documentation such as source code, APIs, and manuals for end-users. • Analyze network posture and generate detailed analytical reports. • Draft information briefs and white papers. • Maintain security by monitoring and ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures, conducting incident response analyses. • Design, document, and maintain test and laboratory networks. • Improve analysis processes and security posture of the network. • Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements. • Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. • Performs other duties and assignments assigned. • Security Clearance: • Requires an active Top Secret Clearance. • Education / Certifications: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required. • Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field. • This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. • The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows: Baseline: • CompTIA: Cloud+ ce • CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst • CyberSec: CFR: First Responder • EC-Council: CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker • EC-Council: CHFI: Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator • EC-Council: CND: Certified Network Defender • GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional • ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner Computer Environment (CE): • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional ( Any ) • EC Council: CIH: Certified Incident Handler • GIAC: GCFA: Certified Forensic Analyst • GIAC: GCIA: Certified Intrusion Analyst • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler • GIAC: GCWN: Certified Windows Security Administrator • GIAC: GDAT: Defending Advanced Threats • GIAC: GREM: Reverse Engineering Malware • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure • Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics • Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert • Offensive Security: Certified Expert • Offensive Security: Certified Professional • Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience. • At least ten (10) years of practical experience working with various data (network and system) technologies, with a minimum of two of those years focused on information systems security software development. • Experience with computer languages including but not limited to Assembly, C, C++, Perl, Java, Python, etc. • Experience with a customer service-oriented company. • ool level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience. • Experience with a customer service-oriented company. • Skills & Technology Used: • Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment. • Ability to assess networking requirements and provide solutions. • Ability to make accurate and independent decisions under pressure. • Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. • Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously. • Visualization of quantitative (numerical) or qualitative information. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, and briefing skills. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Threat Intelligence and visualization technologies. • Security enclave engineering. • Proficiency with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, C/C++, Java, Perl, or similar languages for automation and security tool development. • Experience developing, maintaining, and documenting software tools, APIs, source code, and technical/user documentation in support of defensive cyber operations. • Knowledge of security architecture, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and implementation of defensive security controls across enterprise networks and systems. • Experience designing, documenting, and maintaining test/laboratory networks and security enclave architectures to validate cyber defense capabilities. • Familiarity with network security monitoring, SIEM/log analysis, incident response analysis, system security reporting, and security posture improvement activities.