PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Cybersecurity System Engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience analyzing technologies and processes to identify risks and recommend implementation, remediation, and mitigation strategies for Cybersecurity deficiencies and vulnerabilities. The Cybersecurity Analyst will possess a strong knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to draft, review, and provide input on i relevant policies and documentation. The successful candidate will also have experience working with management-level personnel and engineering professionals with and without cybersecurity experience.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide cybersecurity engineering support, assisting system engineers in ensuring cybersecurity risks are identified and presented to leadership for planned system development efforts.
- Author and Maintain Cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), System Level Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Cybersecurity Strategy, Security Assessment Plans (SAP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR) to support programmatic and authorization efforts. Evaluate currently existing documents within the organization.
- Participate in the change management process, including conducting security impact analyses and making recommendations to program management for approvals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- SECRET Clearance is required to start the position
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a cybersecurity-related field.
- Five+ years of experience in the Cybersecurity field, with a focus on the following areas:
- Performing vulnerability and risk analysis for systems and programs operating under the DoD Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization process.
- Understanding/developing/maintaining Cybersecurity policy, especially as it relates to fielding of new autonomous operational systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to generate, evaluate, and guide technical reports, briefings, and other performer communications.