Cyber Analyst III

General Atomics; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

General Atomics is seeking an experienced Cyber Analyst with a Top Secret/SCI clearance to secure and maintain compliance of cloud workloads for DoD IL5 and USG federal systems. The role emphasizes IAM, logging, vulnerability management, and collaboration with USG stakeholders in a Rome, NY setting.

You will coordinate with internal teams to map controls, prepare for assessments, and produce SSPs/POA&Ms while ensuring strict confidentiality and adherence to security baselines.

Formación

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five or more years of professional computer system security experience or related field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a complete understanding of computer system security principles, concepts, practices and techniques.
• Must have experience organizing, planning scheduling, conducting, and managing work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.
• Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to complex issues; (2) strong analytical skills and written communication; (3) strong interpersonal skills; (4) strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; extended hours may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and operate secure AWS cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, DoD IL5), including IAM, network security, encryption, logging/monitoring, baselines.
• Implement and maintain security controls for cloud workloads handling CUI and USG information per frameworks (CMMC/NIST 800-171, FedRAMP/FISMA/NIST 800-53).
• Map and implement controls in AWS and other cloud environments; provide input for SSPs/POA&Ms and related documentation.
• Support efforts to achieve/maintain DoD IL5 or equivalent, including evidence collection and remediation.
• Collaborate with USG customers and program security teams to understand tenant/workload security requirements.
• Conduct security control assessments and configuration reviews for cloud resources.
• Review logs/alerts from AWS services and SIEMs to identify issues.
• Support vulnerability management for cloud workloads and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to cloud security policy development and shared-responsibility documentation.
• Prepare and deliver technical/compliance information to stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Security principles

Planning & scheduling

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent professional experience accepted

Herramientas

IAM

KMS

CloudTrail

GuardDuty

Security Hub

Config

AWS security services

Descripción del empleo

58021BR

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA Intelligence), an affiliate of General Atomics, was founded in 1989. It provides custom software development and innovative information engineering solutions to customers in government and private industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

GA-Intelligence is looking for an experienced Cyber Analyst with a Top Secret/SCI clearance to work in our Rome, NY office. This position is focused on securing and maintaining compliance of cloud workloads, including environments targeting DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) and other U.S. Government (USG) federal information systems. The role works closely with internal teams, USG stakeholders, and external assessors to ensure cloud environments meet applicable security and compliance requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the design, implementation, and operation of secure AWS cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, DoD IL5), including identity and access management (IAM), network security, encryption, logging/monitoring, and configuration baselines.

• Implements and maintains security controls for cloud workloads that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or USG federal information, ensuring alignment with applicable frameworks (e.g., CMMC/NIST 800-171, FedRAMP/FISMA/NIST 800-53), as directed by program requirements.

• Works with internal compliance leads to map and implement required controls in AWS and other cloud environments; provides technical input for System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and related documentation for cloud systems.

• Supports efforts to achieve and maintain DoD IL5 or equivalent impact levels for cloud workloads, including preparation for assessments, evidence collection, and remediation of findings.

• Collaborates with USG customers, program security teams, and other stakeholders to understand security requirements for specific tenants and workloads, including when environments transition to USG federal information systems and fall under non-CMMC frameworks.

• Conducts regular security control assessments and configuration reviews for cloud resources; validates that implemented controls are effective and aligned with approved baselines.

• Reviews and analyzes security logs, alerts, and reports from cloud-native services (e.g., AWS CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and SIEM platforms to identify potential security and compliance issues in cloud environments.

• Supports vulnerability management for cloud workloads, including scanning, triage, coordination with engineering teams, and tracking remediation in accordance with applicable requirements and timelines.

• Contributes to the development, review, and maintenance of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures, including documentation of shared responsibility models and tenant-specific requirements.

• Prepares and delivers technical and compliance-related information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including internal leadership and USG representatives.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in related field and five or more years of professional computer system security experience or related field. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must demonstrate a complete understanding of computer system security principles, concepts, practices and techniques.

• Must have experience organizing, planning scheduling, conducting, and managing work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex issues;

• (2) strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings;

• (3) strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with other professionals; and

• (4) strong computer skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting DoD contracts and working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Experience conducting or supporting security audits, assessments, or authorization activities for cloud systems.

• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or other USG cybersecurity frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with AWS security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and securing workloads at IL5 or similar impact levels.

• Experience with cloud security architecture and best practices for multi-account AWS environments, including network segmentation, zero trust concepts, and secure landing zones.

• Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms.

• Knowledge of supply chain risk management requirements (e.g., NIST SP 800-161).

• Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and other cybersecurity monitoring platforms.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CISM, CISA, CRISC, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

• Experience supporting RMF or other authorization processes for cloud-based USG information systems.

Job Category:

Information Technology

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Top Secret (current SCI access with CI Poly)

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.