Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

The Opportunity The LINKAGE Program, established in 2021 as part of the National Institute on Aging, plays a vital role in supporting funded research. The program offers a federated data enclave for analysis and data sharing, as well as technical assistance to help researchers connect with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data and a variety of other federal and non-federal sources, including federally funded research data. By providing these resources at no cost, LINKAGE seeks to eliminate financial and time-related obstacles, enhancing access for qualified researchers. Job Number: R0245268 The Opportunity The LINKAGE Program, established in 2021 as part of the National Institute on Aging, plays a vital role in supporting funded research. The program offers a federated data enclave for analysis and data sharing, as well as technical assistance to help researchers connect with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data and a variety of other federal and non-federal sources, including federally funded research data. By providing these resources at no cost, LINKAGE seeks to eliminate financial and time-related obstacles, enhancing access for qualified researchers. As a Cybersecurity Engineer for the LINKAGE Program, you will play a critical role in safeguarding a federated data enclave that supports funded research. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust multi-cloud security controls, adherence with Zero Trust Architecture aligned with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model principles, continuous monitoring (ConMon), and comprehensive logging solutions. Your duties include monitoring identity and dataflow, detecting anomalies, and ensuring compliance with CMS and FISMA standards. You will also contribute to preparing Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence and lead remediation efforts to uphold secure platform operations. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have 2+ years of experience in the cyber threat industry Experience in designing and implementing robust cloud security controls, especially within federated data environments Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, including alignment with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model principles Experience in continuous monitoring (ConMon), anomaly detection, and comprehensive logging solutions for cloud platforms Experience preparing and delivering complete Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation packages, including organizing third-party audits for cloud vendors, and leading remediation efforts for secure platform operation Ability to monitor identity and dataflow, ensuring compliance with CMS and FISMA standards Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering Nice If You Have Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive system security documentation meeting HHS, NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust requirements Experience in conducting periodic self-assessments of platforms and updating system configuration and supporting documentation Experience with hybrid or multi cloud environments and federated data enclaves supporting funded research environments, CMS data integration, or providing technical assistance for research programs Possession of strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams Advanced cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or federal compliance frameworks Certification such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security, or Azure Security Engineer Associate Certification Vetting Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. 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