Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
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Mission:
Protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role focuses on defending digital assets, identifying and responding to incidents, reducing risk, and supporting secure operations for the company, its customers, and partners.
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What You’ll Do (Mission Responsibilities):
You will apply your cybersecurity experience to support defensive operations, incident response, and continuous improvement of security posture. Typical responsibilities include the following, depending on the organization and team assignment(s).
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Cyber Defense & Incident Response:
- Monitor systems and networks for cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
- Respond to security incidents using established incident response procedures
- Support containment, recovery, and post‑incident analysis
- Security Operations & Policy Execution
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Relevant Domains:
- Cloud, Data Protection, Encryption, Network, IAM, and AI!
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls, standards, and procedures
- Support enforcement of security policies to protect systems, applications, and data
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
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Risk Assessment & Mission Planning:
- Including Program/Project execution, validation and KPI's (evaluate success), and cost/budget exercises
- Identify and assess cybersecurity risks to systems and operations
- Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce operational and business impact
- Contribute to forward‑looking security planning, research, and innovation
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Technical Support & Cross‑Team Coordination:
- Provide technical support for security‑related issues and troubleshooting
- Work closely with IT, engineering, and business teams to integrate security into operations
- Support cybersecurity projects and continuous improvement initiatives
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Areas of Experience That Translate Well:
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly relevant (military and civilian experience welcomed):
- Cyber incident response and digital forensics
- Network and system security (defensive operations)
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Cyber risk analysis and threat intelligence
- Security testing of applications, systems, or products
- Cyber policy, compliance, and security standards
- Cyber training, awareness, or operational readiness
- IoT, software assurance, or secure system engineering
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Level of Responsibility:
- Experienced professional who applies established cybersecurity practices to solve moderately complex problems
- Works independently on assigned missions with limited supervision
- Makes decisions that impact system security, operational efficiency, timelines, and customer trust
- Collaborates primarily within the team and with senior leaders across the organization
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Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Military training and experience may be considered in place of a degree
- Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on cybersecurity, IT security, or cyber operations experience
- Certifications: Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or similar certifications may be required for some assignments
- Relevant experience may include Cyber Operations, Signal, Intelligence, Communications, Network Operations, or Information Assurance roles
