Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience is required
Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE) or ability to obtain prior to start
Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
Includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.
Periodically conduct a complete review of each system’s audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security
3 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks)
Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred