Tactical Networks Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Boarhog is interested in bringing aboard a Tactical Networks Cybersecurity Analyst to coordinate all cybersecurity activities to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Package documentation planning and development. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, develop, and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, packages, and deliverables to support system validation and authorization to operate (ATO)
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas
• Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity operations with program technical leads to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans
• Maintain RMF documents for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO
• Work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity update presentations to high level stakeholders that incorporate analysis of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls and identified expected system and workload impacts

LOCATION: Hybrid-site billet located in San Diego, CA. No travel is anticipated.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test and Evaluation (T&E) or A&A related field. Experience working with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), as well as the specific LCAT experience requirements the candidate is proposed under. See additional specific position requirements below.

EDUCATION: Bachelor degree from an accredited university in a technical or managerial related discipline

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with no Foreign Exception Package (FEP) requirements. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY HOLD AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.

ADDITIONAL POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years experience working with the Information Technology (IT) systems for a DoD or government agency
• 3+ years experience leading Navy RMF projects, including A&A activities for up-to TS/SCI systems, and the preparation, direct development, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables
• 3+ years Implementing security controls and policies, performing cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, and performing vulnerability analysis and remediation of networks, systems, and communications protocols
• Experience with eMASS, including Security Plan development and hands-on processing of packages through workflows, assisting with generating security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations
• Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, networking, virtualization, or containers
• Experience with architecture visualization, and developing and maintaining system artifacts, including Boundary Diagrams and Data Flow Diagrams
• Must be a self-starter and be able to independently execute tasking with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
• DoD 8140 qualified to include relevant education, training, and certification(s) – equivalent to the former DoD 8570 IAT II at a minimum;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Evaluate-STIG and tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience implementing automation methodologies and processes
• Experience deploying, implementing, maintaining, and integrating cybersecurity tools and applications in alignment with the current threat landscape, and analyzing risks and opportunities at both tactical and strategic levels
• Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools
• Experience with developing and maintaining cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with Navy initiatives and PMW 160 systems (e.g., Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Systems (CANES), Platform Application Services (PAS), Agile Core Services (ACS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS))
• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline
• Operating System (OS) Certification(s) e.g., Windows, RedHat, Linux
• Familiarity with OCF Platforms is desired for one of the positions

BOARHOG BENEFITS :

Boarhog has over 14 years of Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) steady, controlled growth and profitability, offering our full-time associates a remarkable compensation package, including:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for additional compensation on temporary, innovative projects
• Greater Self-Determination
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Benefits.
• Generous 401K retirement plan after six months of full-time employment, with pre-tax/post-tax options and company matching with immediate vesting to boost retirement savings
• Vacation.
• Health savings account.
• Stipend for residing in a HUBZone location (
• Relocation or small signing bonus
• Earned performance bonuses

We thrive in a welcoming culture within an utterly flat organization focused on our associates' personal and professional goals and aspirations, taking pride in the resulting exceedingly low associate turnover rate. How flat? Nobody with Boarhog has ever or will ever make a living watching other associates do work, so there is no org chart showing presidents and vice presidents and supervisors. We are not a staffing company hustling to place butts in seats, so there are no Boarhog recruiters, as on average we intentionally hire about four associates each year. We bring associates aboard with the expectation that they be with Boarhog forever. Our first hire over a dozen years ago is still with us. The company's Managing Member served 21 years on active duty as a SWO in the U.S. Navy before co-founding Boarhog and has always been actively engaged in the day-to-day operations, client relations, and growth objectives, and also periodically performs direct on government and commercial contracts. We're Pigs in the Breakfast... with skin-in-the-game, and that's the story behind our logo. Visit our website Come join us!

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