Cybersecurity Analyst

About This Role

This cybersecurity analyst role provides security and engineering subject matter expertise and analysis for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) resiliency. The role reports to the Cybersecurity Team Lead and involves working on tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs).

Responsibilities

• Perform Cyber Resiliency analysis on candidate waveforms hosted on tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs), ensuring that the security requirements of communications systems are met
• Assist in the review of individual focus area (security, protection, resiliency) waveform analyses inputs
• Research the latest methodologies and maintain processes for SDR Waveform Cyber Resiliency analysis
• Provide support for system security engineering, which requires a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, electronic protection, and technology protection
• Support the implementation and documentation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for tactical radio overlays
• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder engagements to provide cybersecurity insights
• Maintain technical relationships with external vendors and DoD organizations involved in tactical SDR waveforms
• Assist in the development and review of technical white papers, presentations, and reports supporting Cyber Resiliency tasks
• Contribute to weekly status reports and provide updates on assigned tasks to team leadership
• Support the review and update of Security Team standard operating procedure (SOP) documents as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Cybersecurity, Applied Science, Computing, or another related technical discipline
• 1-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field is preferred
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• Knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDRs), waveforms, and Radio Frequency (RF) communications concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing
• Ability to manage and process multiple tasks concurrently and work with other team members to accomplish complex tasks
• Ability to travel to the NSA

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle management policies and practices

Important Details

• Clearance: Secret (TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain TS/SCI)
• Physical demands: Typical office environment, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, constant state of mental alertness, frequent work under deadlines