Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Alexandria, Va
Required Clearance: Top secret Clearance
Certifications: Holds senior-level cybersecurity and GRC certifications appropriate for RMF and compliance roles, such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.
Required Education: BS/BA degree
Required Experience: 10 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst responsible for leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities to ensure MODES III systems maintain continuous compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, security controls, and risk management standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leads governance, risk, and compliance activities supporting MODES III cybersecurity operations, ensuring alignment with DoD, DISA, and MC&FP cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversees implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Manages and supports vulnerability management activities using DISA ACAS, including review, analysis, prioritization, and tracking of findings through remediation. (DISA ACAS).
• Develops, reviews, and maintains security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts.
• Supports cybersecurity audits, inspections, and assessments by preparing evidence, responding to findings, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Provides senior-level risk analysis and compliance reporting to Government stakeholders, ensuring visibility into security posture, risks, and mitigation status.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
• Holds senior-level cybersecurity and GRC certifications appropriate for RMF and compliance roles, such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

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