Security Operations & Incident Response·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeNaval Station Pearl Harbor, HI, USA$115k - $150k /yr
About the Job
Requirements
Level II candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline and 2 or more years of relevant Computer Network Defense experience; alternatively, an Associate degree and 4 or more years of experience, or 6 or more years of relevant experience or military service in lieu of a degree.
Level III candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, an Associate degree and 6 or more years of experience, or 8 or more years of relevant experience or military service in lieu of a degree.
Must hold, before starting, a valid certification or related degree meeting DoD 8140.03 / DCWF Work Role Code 531 (Cyber Defense Analyst - CSSP) at the Intermediate Proficiency Level. Accepted certifications include CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, CEH, or higher, such as CASP+ CE, CISSP, GCIA, or GCIH.
Must have proven experience working in a Security Operations Center performing live alert triage, event correlation, and intrusion analysis.
Must have a solid grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, HTTP/S, and network architecture inspection using Wireshark, TCPdump, or NetFlow.
Must have hands-on familiarity with SIEM querying and dashboard creation using Elastic KQL or Microsoft KQL.
Must be able and willing to work rotating 10-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, on-site at Ford Island, Hawaii.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze intrusions, events, and vulnerabilities across DISA enterprise boundaries, including Internet Access Points, Boundary Cloud Access Points, Enterprise Recursive Services, and releasable/federal DODIN demilitarized zones.
Correlate network alerts, NetFlow, raw packet captures, Deep Packet Inspection, Deep File Inspection, Anomaly Based Protection, and IDS/IPS logs to confirm or refute malicious intrusion attempts.
Use and recommend tuning for boundary cyber defense platforms, including Cisco FirePOWER, Next Generation Sensors, Arbor, Guardian, Web Content Filtering, Cloud-Based Internet Isolation, and BIND9 DNS security.
Populate and maintain records in the DoD-mandated Incident Reporting Structure, currently Rally, comply with CJCSM 6510.01F timelines, and author Situational Awareness Reports and Tippers for DJOC and combatant commanders.
Conduct security analytics using DISA's enterprise SIEM ecosystems, including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Lighthouse, and Elastic Stack.
Correlate endpoint telemetry from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, Sysmon/WEF, and EndGuard, as well as identity logs and perimeter alerts, to establish end-to-end attack kill chains across Zero Trust pillars.
Recommend custom detection signatures for Antivirus, IDS/IPS, WCF, and ERS; tune detection and recommend countermeasures for emerging threats, web exploits, and SQL injections; coordinate rapid de-confliction.
Provide direct cyber defense operational support for CSSP subscribers, traditionally hosted data centers, and enterprise cloud enclaves on AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI under JWCC.
Conduct dedicated cybersecurity operations on the PACOM Mission Network and Joint Operational Edge – Coalition Environment architectures at DISA PAC.
Continuously monitor Identity, Credential, and Access Management telemetry and Master User Records to identify anomalies and insider threat indicators using User and Entity Behavioral Analytics.
Conduct classified network assurance operations up to Top Secret/SCI, including YLAN and JWICS, in designated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities and comply with compartmented and SAP security constraints.
Coordinate in real time with the DISA Joint Operations Center, USPACOM J6, DoD Cyber Defense Command, USCYBERCOM, and peer CSSPs to synchronize defense priorities.
Desired Qualifications
Direct experience monitoring DISA boundary systems, including IAP, BCAP, ERS, and Thunderdome ZTNA.
Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its operational application to detection engineering and rule mapping.
Hands-on experience defending hybrid cloud architectures, including Azure Gov/IL-6, AWS GovCloud, and JWCC.
Familiarity with endpoint detection telemetry, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, EndGuard, and Sysmon.
Prior experience with JIRA ticket workflows and DoD incident reporting tools such as Rally.
AI prompt capability using Gemini, Grok, or ChatGPT to automate repetitive triage workflows or author custom detection playbooks.
Job Summary – Position Eligible for $10,000 Sign-on Bonus – Subject to 12 Month Commitment
Newberry Group is seeking motivated Cyber Real Time Analysts to join our customer’s Network Assurance and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency Pacific (DISA PAC) at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. Operating under the Global Services Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) Task Order 22 (TN22) Boundary Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity Services Provider (CSSP) contract, this 24/7/365 watch cell serves as the premier frontline shield protecting the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN/DISN), U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), and critical mission partner enclaves against sophisticated advanced persistent threats and nation-state cyber actors. In this role, you will execute real-time boundary intrusion detection, cross-enclave incident response, and advanced security monitoring spanning multiple classification levels—from enterprise Unclassified (NIPRNet) and Secret (SIPRNet) to Top Secret/SCI and specialized compartmented environments. You will directly defend critical boundary infrastructure (IAPs, BCAPs, DMZs) and high-priority regional assets such as the PACOM Mission Network (PMN) and Joint Operational Edge – Coalition Environment (JOE-CE).
Location This is a full-time onsite role in Ford Island, HI. Telework is not permitted. Relocation expenses may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000. Clearance DoD Active Top Secret clearance required with SCI Eligibility; Secret clearance level may be acceptable with Government approval.
Salary $115,000 to $150,000 annually - depending on experience and position level. Travel Yes, 10% of the time.
24/7/365 Real-Time Triage & Monitoring: Monitor and analyze intrusions, events, and vulnerabilities across DISA’s Enterprise Boundaries—including Internet Access Points, Boundary Cloud Access Points, Enterprise Recursive Services, and Releasable/Federal DODIN De-Militarized Zones.
Multi-Source Event Correlation: Correlate disparate data sources—network alerts, NetFlow, raw packet captures, Deep Packet Inspection, Deep File Inspection, Anomaly Based Protection, and IDS/IPS logs—to rapidly confirm or refute malicious intrusion attempts.
Tool Configuration & Threat Hunting: Utilize and recommend tuning for boundary cyber defense platforms, including Cisco FirePOWER, Next Generation Sensors, Arbor, Guardian, Web Content Filtering, Cloud-Based Internet Isolation, and BIND9 DNS security.
Incident Escalation & Reporting: Populate and maintain records in the DoD-mandated Incident Reporting Structure (currently Rally) in strict compliance with CJCSM 6510.01F timelines, authoring Situational Awareness Reports (SARs) and Tippers for DJOC and combatant commanders.
Advanced Enterprise SIEM Analytics: Conduct deep-dive security analytics using DISA’s enterprise SIEM ecosystems: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel / Azure Lighthouse, and Elastic Stack.
Cross-Layer Zero Trust Correlation: Correlate endpoint telemetry (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, Sysmon/WEF, EndGuard) and identity logs with perimeter alerts to establish end-to-end attack kill chains across Zero Trust (ZT) pillars.
Proactive Defense & Countermeasures: Recommend custom detection signatures (Antivirus, IDS/IPS, WCF, ERS), tuning, and countermeasure actions for emerging threats, web exploits, and SQL injections; coordinate rapid de-confliction.
Mission Partner Coordination: Provide direct cyber defense operational support for CSSP subscribers, traditionally hosted data centers, and enterprise cloud enclaves (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI under JWCC).
PACOM Mission Network (PMN) and Joint Operational Edge – Coalition Environment (JOE-CE) Defense: Execute dedicated cybersecurity operations on the PMN and JOE-CE architectures at DISA PAC.
ICAM & Behavioral Analysis: Perform continuous monitoring of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) telemetry and Master User Records to spot anomalies and Insider Threat indicators via User and Entity Behavioral Analytics.
SCIF-Based Multi-Level Operations: Conduct classified network assurance operations up to Top Secret / SCI (YLAN and JWICS) in designated Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), adhering to strict Compartmented / SAP security constraints.
Operational Command Synchronization: Coordinate in real-time with the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC), USPACOM J6, DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC), USCYBERCOM, and peer CSSPs to synchronize defense priorities.
Education & Experience Requirements
Level II (Intermediate): Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 2+ years of relevant Computer Network Defense (CND) experience; OR an Associate degree and 4+ years; OR 6+ years of relevant experience / military service in lieu of degree.
Level III (Senior): Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR an Associate degree and 6+ years; OR 8+ years of relevant experience / military service in lieu of degree.
Required DoD 8140 / 8570 Baseline Certification
Must hold a valid certification or related degree meeting DoD 8140.03 / DCWF Work Role Code 531 (Cyber Defense Analyst - CSSP) at the Intermediate Proficiency Level prior to start:
Familiarity with endpoint detection telemetry (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Server, EndGuard, Sysmon).
Prior experience with JIRA ticket workflows and DoD Incident Reporting tools (Rally).
AI prompt capability (Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT) to automate repetitive triage workflows or author custom detection playbooks.
Who We Are… 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.