CSSP Protect Analyst

Responsibilities Act as a senior technical cybersecurity liaison for subscriber organizations, providing advanced, hands‑on guidance for resolving complex security posture issues and misconfigurations. Execute Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other tools, analyzing raw scan data to provide actionable remediation steps to system owners. Drive the Vulnerability Management (VM) lifecycle by actively tracking Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance, validating patches, and coordinating with stakeholders to close security gaps. Support CSSP Evaluator Scoring Metric (ESM) compliance assessments, gathering technical evidence, conducting internal reviews, and participating in JFHQ‑DoDIN mandated assessments. Participate in and support “Blue Team” assessments, performing technical evaluations of subscriber security postures to validate compliance with DoD and agency standards. Perform technical validation of Virus/Malware Protection mechanisms, ensuring endpoint security tools and boundary defenses are properly configured, active, and reporting correctly. Implement and validate technical changes required by Cyberspace Protection Condition (CPCON) and INFOCON status updates, TASKORDs, and USCYBERCOM directives. Assist in customer outreach and the development of technical products, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and automated scripts to improve Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures (DCO‑IDM). Qualifications Minimum of a Top‑Secret Clearance. DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher, and CSSP Auditor equivalent certification (DoD 8140). 2–10 years of experience. BA/BS College degree required. Overview We are seeking a CSSP Protect Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Work Environment and Physical Demands Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Type of environment: Office Noise level: Low Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of travel: Less than 10% Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Authorization / Security Clearance U.S. Citizenship Required Top Secret Clearance Wage Information Target salary range: $90,000.00 – $140,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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