Cyber Analyst, Mid-Level with Security Clearance

Referentia Systems, Inc.; Hampton (VA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Referentia Systems, Inc. is seeking a Midlevel Cyber Analyst to execute cyber risk assessments for DoD Air Force systems. The role emphasizes information assurance, system security, and networking, with onsite work in Hampton, VA.

The ideal candidate will have experience in evaluating mitigations, collaborating with SMEs, and delivering timely cybersecurity analyses within leadership-driven standards. DoD clearance is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• IAM Level II Certification required per DoD 8140 baseline
• 5+ years of cyber risk assessment experience or experience with AFNET/DoD systems
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130 and DODI 8510.01
• Active DoD security clearance required

Aufgaben

• Determine system vulnerabilities and residual risk from technical artifacts, interviews, and current state analysis
• Evaluate effectiveness of proposed mitigations
• Recommend technical/policy changes, processes and methodologies to mitigate cybersecurity risk
• Collaborate with Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCARs to meet time and quality standards
• Support programs with security and information assurance requirements elicitation

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

eMASS

Jobbeschreibung

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