Sr Cyber Security Analyst

Description

• Integrating cybersecurity requirements and security controls into the software development lifecycle from requirements definition through deployment and sustainment
• Reviewing system application interface and architecture designs for cybersecurity risks and compliance with applicable government requirements
• Supporting implementation and maintenance of secure DevSecOps practices including automated security testing and continuous monitoring
• Conducting or supporting security assessments control validation risk analysis and remediation tracking for software applications and supporting infrastructure
• Analyzing vulnerability scan results application security findings code-scanning results and configuration-compliance data; validate findings and coordinate mitigation actions
• Performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including preparation and maintenance of security documentation assessment artifacts risk registers and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Evaluating security impacts of software releases configuration changes third-party components and architecture modifications
• Collaborating with developers to implement secure coding practices and remediate security defects
• Supporting security incident analysis root-cause analysis corrective-action development and after-action reporting
• Developing technical reports executive summaries risk briefings security recommendations and status updates for program and government stakeholders
• Providing technical mentorship and quality review for junior cybersecurity analysts
• Participating in Agile ceremonies technical interchange meetings architecture reviews release-readiness reviews and cybersecurity working groups

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Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to maintain eligibility throughout employment
• Active CISSP certification in good standing
• Bachelors degree in cybersecurity computer science information systems software engineering engineering or a related technical field
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity information assurance application security systems security engineering or a related technical discipline
• Three or more years of experience supporting cybersecurity activities on software development software modernization systems integration or DevSecOps programs
• Demonstrated experience applying cybersecurity principles within the SDLC including requirements analysis design review development testing deployment and sustainment
• Experience with security-control assessment risk analysis vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Working knowledge of NIST cybersecurity guidance and risk-management practices including:
  • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST Special Publication 800-53 security and privacy controls
  • NIST Special Publication 800-37 risk-management guidance
  • NIST Special Publication 800-218 Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
• Experience reviewing or analyzing findings from vulnerability-scanning configuration-compliance web application security static application security testing (SAST) dynamic application security testing (DAST) software composition analysis (SCA) or similar tools
• Familiarity with secure coding concepts common application vulnerabilities and remediation approaches including OWASP risks
• Experience producing cybersecurity documentation such as security assessment reports system security plans risk registers POA&Ms vulnerability-management reports and briefing materials
• Experience obtaining system authorization performing continuous monitoring obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and performing control-assessment activities
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks and recommendations effectively to software developers engineers program managers and government stakeholders
• Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a mission-focused government program environment

Desired Skills

• Masters degree in cybersecurity computer science software engineering systems engineering or a related technical discipline
• Ten or more years of cybersecurity information assurance application security or systems security engineering experience
• Five or more years supporting government software-development enterprise IT cloud intelligence defense or national-security programs
• Experience supporting Agile Scrum Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) DevSecOps continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) or automated release-management environments
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines including SAST DAST SCA infrastructure-as-code scanning container scanning secrets detection or dependency management
• Experience with software-development and DevSecOps platforms such as GitLab GitHub Jira Bitbucket or comparable tools
• Experience securing containerized or orchestrated environments including Docker Kubernetes OpenShift or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture identity and access management privileged-access management encryption key management endpoint security network segmentation and API security
• Experience serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Information System Security Manager (ISSM) security control assessor security engineer application security analyst or comparable position
• Additional relevant certifications such as:
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
  • GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Security or CASP
• Experience developing scripts or automation using Python PowerShell Bash or similar languages
• Experience conducting threat modeling architecture risk assessments secure code reviews penetration-test coordination or security test planning
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity workstreams mentoring analysts and briefing senior government or contractor leadership

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• No travel is required for this position

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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