Cyber Analyst - Norfolk, VA

VetJobs; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Cyber Analyst for the Norfolk, VA area. The role supports the US Navy with RMF-based assessment and authorization and information assurance in a hybrid work environment including remote telework and onsite at Norfolk.

Ideal candidates have a DoD Secret clearance, 5+ years in cybersecurity or IA, and DoD 8140 IAT II certifications (Security+, CISSP). You will collaborate with developers and system admins to secure applications and networks.

Qualifications

• Must hold active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree (IT-related preferred) with 5+ years in cybersecurity, IA, or sysadmin.
• Certifications meeting DoD 8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience developing RMF artifacts and implementing security controls.
• Ability to analyze and report vulnerabilities to leadership.
• Familiarity with DoD tools and compliance reporting (eMASS, ACAS, STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, XCCDF).
• Understanding of IT/OT networks, Windows/Linux systems, and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively monitor and report security posture for mission-critical systems and communicate risk.
• Collaborate with development and admin/test teams to maintain secure environments.
• Perform RMF tasks in support of assessment and authorization for deployments.
• Prepare and deliver customer deliverables and scope execution requirements.
• Provide IA expertise; work independently and with the team, keeping user mission first.
• Communicate technical items clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead remediation and re-testing of affected systems with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

High School/GED

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

STIGs

SRGs

SCAP

XCCDF

Job description

Job Description

Cyber Analyst

Norfolk, VA, US

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The proposed salary range for this position is: $75,200-$158,100

The Opportunity

CACI is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a record of accomplishment in information assurance in support of the US Navy.

** This position will be a hybrid work environment to include remote telework and onsite at US Naval Station Norfolk – Norfolk, VA. **

Responsibility

• Collaboratively monitor and report the security posture for mission critical systems, including communicating risk and recommended mitigations.
• Collaborate with development, system administration, and test teams to maintain secure applications and environments.
• Perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasking in support of assessment and authorization for system deployment.
• Prepare and deliver customer deliverables and scope execution requirements established by customer.
• Provide information assurance expertise, be highly self-directed and motivated, and collaborate respectfully with their teammates, always keeping user mission first.
• Work with highly motivated teammates that will support you and expect reciprocal support.
• Be self-motivated and possess understanding of technical concepts, have good communication skills, and able and willing to collaborate on technical items with the larger team.

Required Experience

• Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably IT-related), 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, system administration, or equivalent combination to reflect knowledge and experience.
• Must possess certifications that meet or exceed DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements (ex. CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices (including RMF and NIST SP 800-53 publications) to achieve and maintain system accreditation and authorization.
• Experience developing RMF artifacts and implementing security controls.
• Experience analyzing, summarizing, and reporting security vulnerabilities and weaknesses verbally and in writing to the appropriate level of leadership.
• Knowledge and experience using DoD tools and capabilities for vulnerability assessments and compliance reporting (eMASS, ACAS, STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, XCCDF, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Network Architecture. This includes understanding of computers, operating systems (Linux and Windows-based), networks, network devices, deployment environments (e.g., data center, cloud, etc.), systems and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Experience working with developers and system administrators to identify, communicate, and resolve issues. This includes developing and implementing mitigation strategies and methods to resolve problems, and to lead re-testing and re-evaluation of affected systems.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate team interaction and support system documentation.
• Possess ability to work independently and meeting strict standards.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting information assurance for US Navy systems.
• Experience performing information assurance for cloud environments (and/or cloud-related certification).
• Familiarity or experience with CI/CD DevOps processes and tools.
• Familiarity or experience with tools for scanning system and code vulnerabilities.
• Possession of an active Top Secret security clearance.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Auto req ID

481196BR

Job Details

City: Norfolk

State: Virginia

Job Category: Analyst

Job Code: IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor: CACI International Inc

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000