Operations Cyber Analyst - Senior

Perform a complete and thorough evaluation of System/Network Approval Process (SNAP) and

Global Information Grid (GIG) Interconnection Approval Process (GIAP) to ensure that

connection requests for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) are processed

properly while maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability based

on Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidance. Advise, assist and evaluate network

vulnerability associated with the use of specific ports and protocols that are critical to the

Cybersecurity program at USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed

forces. The Contractor shall follow the DoD RMF and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)

503 when providing artifacts to support node packages.

Additionally, the Operations Cyber Analyst should be able to perform security

evaluations and vulnerability assessments of Unclassified and Classified router

configurations ensuring the compliance of ports and protocols utilized by IT

infrastructures, systems, platforms, products, applications and network security devices.

Typical Duties Include:

 Provide dedicated, on-site Operations support for circuit registrations operated

and maintained at USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and

deployed forces.

 Analyze, evaluate, and process Ports, Protocols and Services Management

(PPSM) and Data Management Zone (DMZ) Whitelist registries for SIE

Information Systems that connect to the Global Information Grid (GIG).

 Provide subject matter expertise for operational network security (e.g. Ports,

Protocols and Services Management (PPSM), configuring internal and external

sensors, creating and maintaining access control lists (ACLs), configuring the

security settings of routers and firewalls, etc.).

 Develop and maintain supporting documentation for new networks, systems and

technologies as they are introduced into the SIE.

 Provide DoD system networks subject matter expertise to USSOCOM, its

Component Commands, TSOCs, deployed forces and their delegates, including

other Contractors.

 Maintain, track, and validate DISN connection approval packages, including

those from USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and other

subordinate organizations.

 Assist USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs and deployed forces with

the enforcement of connection standards for the networks.

 Review of databases to ensure that ports, protocols and Internet Protocol (IP)

spaces are properly documented and managed from an operations perspective.

These databases, web sites, and tools include, but are not limited to:

 Government Interconnection Approval Process (GIAP) database

 Standard Network Access Protocol (SNAP) database

 Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)

 Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

 Ensure timely notifications are made to responsible individuals and organizations

in order to prevent any mission required ports, protocols and IP space remains

operational (e.g., 30, 60, and 90 day notices).

 Coordinate with USCYBERCOM, DoD, DISA and subordinate organizations to

support the resolution of issues with connection approvals, and waiver requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 4 or more years of experience supporting a US Combatant Commands

(USCENTCOM/USSOCOM) is desired.

 Working knowledge of the DISA GIAP/SNAP/PPSM/DMZ Whitelist registration

databases

 Must have excellent communications skill (written and oral) and interpersonal

skills.

 Knowledge and experience with DoD cybersecurity processes and policies (e.g.,