Cyber Analyst, Mid-Level with Security Clearance

Referentia Systems, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Referentia Systems, Inc. is seeking a Midlevel Cyber Analyst to perform risk assessments and support the DoD program in the Hampton, VA area.

The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating mitigations, and contributing to security policy improvements within the AFNET/DoD environment. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a cybersecurity-related field, IAM Level II, 5+ years of cyber risk experience, DoD security clearances, and strong written/verbal communication skills to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems required; equivalent work experience may substitute.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• IAM Level II Certification per DoD 8140 baseline required.
• At least 5 years of cyber risk assessment experience or work with AFNET/DoD technologies.
• Familiarization with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130, and DODI 8510.01.
• Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills; detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Determines vulnerabilities and residual risk from artifacts, interviews, and system state analysis.
• Evaluates effectiveness of proposed mitigations.
• Contributes to recommendations on technical and policy changes to mitigate cybersecurity risk.
• Collaborates with teammates to ensure timely, high-quality cybersecurity assessments.
• Supports security requirements elicitation through client and SME input and independent research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information security

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent work experience accepted

Tools

IAM Level II Certification

eMASS familiarity

Job description

The Cyber Analyst, Midlevel applies expertise and work experience executing cyber risk assessments to perform duties assigned by the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Authorizing Official (EAO) systems. The ideal candidate will provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and networking. This position requires onsite work in Hampton, VA

Duties

• Determines system vulnerabilities and residual risk based on analysis of technical artifacts, interviews, and evaluation of current system state
• Evaluates effectiveness of proposed mitigations
• Contributes toward recommendations on technical/policy changes, processes and methodologies to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risk on information technology within the SCA's appointed authorization boundary.
• Works with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCARs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and cybersecurity risk assessments are completed with time and quality standards established by Division leadership and Task Lead.
• Supports program and projects with security and information assurance requirements elicitation based on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research
• Performs all other duties, as assigned Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• IAM Level II Certification in accordance with the DoD approved 8140 baseline certifications required
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in cyber risk assessment or experience with technologies utilized in AFNET or DoD systems
• Proficiency with eMASS preferred
• Must have familiarization with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130 and DODI 8510.01
• Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with attention to detail required
• Must be able to take initiative and be self-motivated
• Quick learner; passionate about technology and able to learn new technology areas as directed
• Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review team
• Effective team player with good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to display professionalism in all situations
• Knowledge in emerging technologies including cloud, AI and virtualization, networking, systems engineering, identity management, web technologies, system administration, and system security preferred
• This position requires onsite work. Must be flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.
• Must possess an active DoD security clearance