Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to put your analytical expertise to work supporting mission-critical Army programs? We are seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to work on our Operations team in a fast-paced program office to manage critical Soldier programs and technologies in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this role, you will perform cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, while also providing limited IT operations, mobility, and security coordination support to ensure mission continuity. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a dynamic environment.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst , you will be part of an integrated government team where you will support U.S. Army acquisition programs. This opportunity will allow you to grow and learn as you support a variety of programs and task areas. Join our dynamic team and bring your problem-solving and coordination skills to a collaborative, mission-driven organization. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on professional growth and delivering meaningful results for the warfighter.

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses.

Prepares and reviews Cybersecurity-related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs as well as related failure reports.

Coordinates integration of Cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST into the entire system life-cycle design, development, and deployment.

Reviews and evaluates system performance against Cybersecurity-related requirements; monitors and assesses field performance; and assesses risk of meeting user requirements.

Assists Program Management Offices with Cybersecurity-related acquisition document requirements (i.e., Cybersecurity Strategies) and statutory/regulatory/policy compliance.

Implements the Defense (DOD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assists the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure successful implementation of associated security controls and reviews all RMF documentation packages, and system fielding, operations, or upgrade requirements.

Assists with policy, programmatic, budget and doctrine issues associated with Cybersecurity within the organization.

Prepares recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation, understands systems engineering processes, and possesses extensive experience in Network Security Architecture.

Assists on matters relating to vulnerabilities and threats to Information Technology (IT) Systems, National Security Systems (NSS), and Automated Information Systems (AIS).

Performs security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.

Manages computer incident coordination and notification with the local Network Enterprise Center (NEC) and servicing Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT).

Supports DOD Inspector General (IG) Cybersecurity Self-Assessment checklist compliance and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

Assists with implementing audit measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, participate in organizational inspections and surveys of computer systems, provide inspection results, and assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Bachelor's plus 12 years in Cybersecurity or Associates plus 14 years or similar of relevant experience.

Experience in operational Cybersecurity accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.

Possess knowledge of AR 25-2 Army Cybersecurity and the DoD RMF to include current experience in obtaining system accreditation using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software.

Security+ Certification required.

Desired Skills:

CISSP Preferred.