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ManTech International

Computer Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

$111K - $131K/yr

Certified Network Defender (CND), CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) Clearance Requirements: * Must hold an active Secret clearance Physical Requirements:

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A Certified Network Defender (CND) is a cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting, detecting, and responding to network security threats. They focus on securing networks, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and implementing defense strategies to prevent cyberattacks. CNDs use various tools and techniques to analyze traffic, detect intrusions, and safeguard critical data. Their role is crucial in maintaining an organization's network integrity and resilience against cyber threats.

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As a Certified Network Defender, your daily tasks often include monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, analyzing vulnerabilities, and responding to potential security incidents. You may also perform regular system audits, update security protocols, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation. Collaboration with IT administrators, cybersecurity teams, and sometimes end users is common to ensure a comprehensive security posture. Staying current with evolving threats and participating in ongoing training are also integral to the job, helping you maintain effective defenses and advance your expertise.

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To thrive as a Certified Network Defender, you need a strong background in network security, threat analysis, and incident response, usually supported by a relevant degree and industry certifications such as the CND. Familiarity with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills are essential for proactively identifying and mitigating threats, ensuring network integrity, and collaborating efficiently with IT and security teams.

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Workflow Automation Developer (Remote)

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc

Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
NIWC Atlantic Software Services requires ISHPI to provide emerging Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) information technology, to design, develop, engineer, and maintain systems that will improve customer organizational efficiency. ISHPI provides support in the areas of Administrative Services, Applications Integration Management, Corporate Strategy Planning and Execution, Information Assurance (IA), Information Resource Management, and Information Technology (IT) Operations. Further task includes new standards engineering, prototype installation, application development, data interoperability, system design, system management and maintenance, data collection, analysis, and other management and implementation efforts in support of data translation, data mediation, and data mapping.
Responsibilities
Job performance includes creating new development solutions and/or the re-engineering of existing solutions to improve automated functionality throughout the command. Responsible for code implementation, and documentation to support all software development actions ensuring interoperability in Appian and ServiceNow low code platforms.
Qualifications
Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related discipline. In lieu of degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is necessary.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in required software development technologies. Translated application requirements to fully functional software solutions for the end-user. Participated in design discussions and code reviews. Developed and maintain unit-tests for all coded functionalities. Reviewed code and data for possible security vulnerabilities and maintain safety standards. Assisted in building the database, based on approved design, and industry best practices. Prior Navy related experience preferred. Appian certified desired, but not required.
Additional necessary skills include, but are not limited to expertise in planning, requirements gathering, and design utilizing an Agile methodology for the software development life cycle (SDLC) with testing, code implementation, and documentation ensuring interoperability within low code platforms. The individuals shall be well educated with solution design, architecture and UX in low coding environments such as Appian or ServiceNow. Prefer for the individual to have experience creating process models based on complex workflows and debugging Appian objects. The individual may have experience in using Appian End User Reporting or AppEzy to support command low code/no code efforts. The individual shall be educated in standard scripting languages as well as object-oriented programming languages, including but not limited to Java, SQL, and HTML. The individual needs to possess strong problem solving, design, communication and presentation skills.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II, - Must have, or obtain within 4 months, at least one of the following: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Security), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification), CompTIA Security+ CE, CND (Certified Network Defender), or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
Security Clearance: Requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance at the level required. An active DoD government security clearance is highly preferred.
"Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 . Please note that any salary information disclosed is a general guideline only. Ishpi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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