Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst Location: Arlington, VA - Pentagon
Work Type: Hybrid
Remote Work: 50%

Job Description
Contribute to cryptographic modernization by identifying risks, assessing vulnerabilities, and supporting policy, standards, and security controls across DoW programs and networks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze cyber risks tied to cryptographic systems and key management practices.
• Support development/implementation of cybersecurity policies, doctrine, and standards.
• Recommend and implement controls, contribute to deliverables and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity related discipline or any bachelor's and 5+ years related experience. If no Bachelor's degree in cyber, must have a CISSP or higher certification
• Experience designing, implementing, or recommending cybersecurity controls for complex systems.
• Top Secret clearance

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with COMSEC, KMI/KME, crypto inventory analysis, and PQC concepts.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.