Cybersecurity Analyst

About This Role

This role supports information system lifecycle activities within the Classified Solutions team, focusing on maintaining the security posture of information systems through audits, continuous monitoring, and risk mitigation. The position requires working on-site, full-time, due to the classified nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities
• Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems; this will include process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports
• Document the results of A&A activities and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or an Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF)