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The CSWO joins the Digital Modernization team to support the GSM-O effort at the Pentagon. Serving as a Defensive Cybersecurity SME during 24x7 operations, the individual supports the Joint Network Operation and Support Center Battle Captain and Cyber Center Security Chief with cyber defense and network assurance issues. Daily responsibilities include overseeing network defense operations, monitoring directives and alerts, and delivering situational awareness briefings. The role involves triaging events, handling cyber incidents, performing network analysis, threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, and vulnerability information dissemination using the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider methodology. Candidates must possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification, such as Security+ CE, and demonstrate expertise in CND cycles, including protect, detect, respond, and sustain functions. The work focuses on identifying attack vectors and utilizing intelligence-driven defense to mitigate network threats.
Cyber Defense
Network Operations
C2
Command and Control
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Project
PowerPoint
Excel
Project Management
TTPs
Operating Instructions
Information Sharing