Cybersecurity Analyst

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2. Cybersecurity Analyst Salary: $125,000 - $135,00 upon conversion Work Location: Completely on-site in Honolulu, HI. Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: At start date must possess an active CompTIA Security+CE certification. 7+ years cybersecurity experience preferably working directly with the Army. 5+ years of knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity policy. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong writing skills and experience addressing senior executive leaders and General Officers. Ability to evaluate data to quickly identify problems, issues, and gaps. Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. All applicants must have current DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility day one and before entry on duty with the ability to pass an SSBI background investigation to up-scope their clearance to Top Secret / SCI. Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications: Capable of conducting technical research on cybersecurity issues and products and producing a whitepaper for leadership review. Experience working with USARPAC and INDOPACOM AOR, and familiar with the command structures. Knowledgeable working with the Mission Partner Environment (MPE). A relevant educational degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Statistics, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Computation Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Information Security and Assurance, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Telecommunications. Experience with Cloud Cyber Security. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversight and accountability of the day-to-day security operations of cybersecurity tasks. Validate compliant security architecture through understanding and application of current policies, procedures, and standards to provide a layered approach to cybersecurity. Assist in the review and drafting of policies against applicable standards for regulatory compliance. Cross-reference and validate physical, personnel, facility, and information systems, through policies and controls IAW Army Regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) Directives and Instructions. Manage information security risks and report findings to the Government. Work with system owners to maintain current Authorities to Operate (ATO) in a manner compliant with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance. Support cybersecurity requirements during Army and Joint exercises. Represent the customer and CG in briefings and meetings regarding the cybersecurity posture of the AOR. Ensure appropriate Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) are maintained through monthly review. Use eMASS to validate compliance with Army RMF 2.0 standards. Review Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for currency and mitigations to identify vulnerabilities. Support the CORA assessment team during inspections. Assist with planning, execution, and documentation of CORA remediation activities. Evaluate personnel during inspections, document findings, and train staff on corrective actions and prevention strategies. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff … #J-18808-Ljbffr