Network Intrusion Specialist

LV8D Solutions

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience; Master's degree and 7+ years; or PhD/JD and 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in space communication, network, and crypto systems with a focus on their design and testing.
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and relevant security policies.
  • Knowledge of government satellite systems is required.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and active Polygraph are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support the System Program Office in planning and oversight of communication and crypto acquisitions.
  • Analyze network data and alerts to trace attacks and manage intrusions.
  • Develop status reports and briefings for both government and industry stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with program stakeholders to maintain contract documentation.
  • Review contract deliverables for accuracy and adherence to program requirements.
  • Participate in program meetings and technical exchanges between developers and COTRs.
  • Occasional monthly travel to support program needs.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses tied to contract or organizational performance.
  • Payout for unused annual contributions designated for health insurance and training.
  • Up to $5,000 referral bonus for successful employee referrals.
  • Bonus opportunities for customer recognition through Letters of Appreciation.
  • Milestone rewards for long-term service anniversaries, starting at 1 year.
  • Profit-sharing contributions to 401(k) with immediate vesting.
  • Dollar-for-dollar company match on 401(k) contributions up to 6%.
  • Financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
  • Flexible work hours and competitive paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 100% company-paid basic term life and AD&D insurance.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Network Intrusion Specialist will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
  • Analyze PCAP data and IDS/IPS alerts. Trace network-based attacks. Support containment of live network intrusions. Increase monitoring and auditing of black transport.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
  • Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
  • Experience with government satellite systems
  • Available to travel domestically up to 25%

Security Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:
  • On-site work in a government or contractor facility
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%)


Benefits

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

The company invests in your professional growth through:
  • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
  • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision
  • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.

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