Cybersecurity Support Specialist

Position Overview

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Support Specialist to join their team located in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on safeguarding the availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of both classified and unclassified information systems and network components within the 160th Signal Brigade's jurisdiction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and compile vulnerability and configuration reports of Automated Information Systems (AIS), advising on necessary corrective measures.
• Evaluate authorization requests to ensure alignment with DoDI 8510.01 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Department of Defense IT, offering guidance for government approval.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all requests and authorizations compliant with AR 25-400-2 and ARIMS, including monthly Information Assurance validations, artifact collection, RMF Implementation Plans (DIP), and broader accreditation procedures.
• Assess connection requests against CENTCOM protocols, document findings, and prepare Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) connection authorization packages for DSN/Voice systems.
• Keep current network architecture and engineering documentation up-to-date for global MPLS and Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS) networks with associated systems like SNAP, ISSP, APMS, eMASS, and ERS.
• Develop network enhancements including diagram revisions, routing and network policies, and testing and selection of new information systems equipment.
• Advise based on technical documentation from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
• Ensure compliance with network and system configuration standards covering routing, traffic engineering, Point of Presence topology, peering policies, and maintenance guidelines.
• Conduct market research for hardware/software procurement based on standards set by DISA, NSA, NIAP, DoD, USCENTCOM, and the US Army.
• Track cybersecurity training, certifications, and recertifications for personnel in the 160th Signal Brigade and subordinate units using Automated Cyber Training Certification System (ACTCS).
• Prepare and submit weekly situation awareness reports on operations by COB 16:00 Kuwait time every Friday.
• Support government security reviews of CENTRIX site installations to identify and rectify vulnerabilities prior to SIPRNET deployment.
• Facilitate implementation and monitoring of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) following DoDI 8520.02 guidelines.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants must be 59 years old or younger due to Qatar’s visa regulations, which prohibit work visas for those 60 or above.
• Possession of an active, in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required, given contract and security obligations.
• Current DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) level II certification (such as CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC) is required and must be maintained during contract tenure.
• Hands-on experience with MPLS, IP, and VPN networks in a carrier environment and proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office applications.
• Familiarity with tactical and strategic communications networks and related compliance standards.
• Knowledge of DoD and Army regulations related to Information Assurance including AR 25-2, AR 380.5, DoDI 8500.01, DoD Directive 8570.01, DoD Directive 8140.01, DoDI 8510.01, and Army IA Best Business Practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce clear documentation and recommendations.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning and network discovery tools.

Educational Background

A High School diploma or GED certification is required.

About Trace Systems Inc.

Trace Systems Inc. is a company dedicated to supporting and protecting national security interests globally. They provide enterprise IT, engineering, communications, cybersecurity, cloud, and virtualization services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal clients.