The Role
Refine and maintain cybersecurity defenses for Cross Domain Enterprise Services infrastructure. Develop threat detection analytics and countermeasures, apply threat intelligence, validate SIEM data access, monitor configuration and data health, and support compliance with NSA Raise the Bar standards. Collaborate with DISA, NCDSMO, monitoring centers, mission partners, and customers in an onsite environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newberry Group is seeking a Countermeasures Engineer to support our customer within the DISA DECO Task Order 22 Network Assurance (NA) Program. The Countermeasures Engineer will refine and maintain the defense of Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES) infrastructure. This candidate will actively engage with a variety of customers, through collaboration, anticipating needs, and delivering quality work. Candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of Cybersecurity fundamentals, threat actor TTP frameworks such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework, developing and deploying Cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation rules and analytics, and developing new and innovative solutions to defend customer networks in accordance with industry and government standards.
Location
This is a full-time onsite role in Chambersburg, PA. Telework is not permitted.
Clearance
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher (program can support up to TS).
Must have an active DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE) at your start date.
Travel
Yes, 10% of the time.
Responsibilities and Duties
Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide.
The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce.
Benefits and Perks
In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package. This includes medical coverage with three plan options, dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.
The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.
Location
This is a full-time onsite role in Chambersburg, PA. Telework is not permitted.
Clearance
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher (program can support up to TS).
Must have an active DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE) at your start date.
Travel
Yes, 10% of the time.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Establish baseline security relevant data in accordance with NSA National Cross Domain Services Management Office (NCDSMO) Raise the Bar (RTB) standards.
- Maintain integrity and efficiency of customer configurations; establish baseline customer configuration as part of onboarding; work with the customer to track changes to the infrastructure.
- Work with the various primary monitoring centers to validate access to data and CDES index/indices with a SIEM.
- Collaborate with other teams to apply threat intelligence to the development of analytics and countermeasures,
- Track and make recommendations for RTB compliance by DISA and mission partners.
- Keep abreast of the RTB standards; work with the DISA CDES office and NCDSMO to understand changes to the standards; determine changes needed by DISA CSSP to assist with compliance.
- Work with peer teams to establish data health/monitoring dashboards.
- Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher (program can support up to TS).
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 4+ yrs of professional experience; additional or equivalent experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge of Cyber Network Defense (CND) with regards to protect, detect, respond and sustain within a Computer Incident Response organization.
- Must be able to work independently in a high visibility, frequently changing environment.
- Understanding of enclave-level networking and sensor technologies.
- Understanding of Endpoint Detect and Response (EDR) technologies.
- Must have an active DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE) at your start date.
- Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
- User-level experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
- Privileged-user level experience with Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Defender Suite of tools.
- Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-500, and SC-200 certifications, or other Microsoft Azure and Defender-related certifications.
- Experience developing scripts in Python and PowerShell.
- Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP, CCNA, CCNP or CASP.
- Experience in intelligence driven defense.
- Experience with DOD accreditation.
Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide.
The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce.
Benefits and Perks
In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package. This includes medical coverage with three plan options, dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.
The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.
Skills Required
- Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ years of professional experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- Knowledge of Cyber Network Defense covering protect, detect, respond, and sustain functions
- Ability to work independently in a high-visibility, frequently changing environment
- Understanding of enclave-level networking and sensor technologies
- Understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response technologies
- Active DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification, such as Security+ CE, at start date
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with DISA and DoD networks
- User-level experience with Microsoft SharePoint
- Privileged-user experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Defender tools
- Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-200, or related Azure and Defender certifications
- Experience developing scripts in Python and PowerShell
- Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CCNA, CCNP, or CASP
- Experience in intelligence-driven defense
- Experience with Department of Defense accreditation
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What We Do
Established in 1996, Newberry Group has set out to create something altogether different: meeting the most challenging needs of both Public and Private Sector clients. We achieve this by providing superior services and exceptionally qualified professionals who create a unique experience for our clients in every engagement. Newberry brings strength to our client from the inside out through client intimacy and superior quality, presence and accountability in our relationships, and cross-sector leverage of public and commercial sector best practices.
