Cyber Analyst, Sr. with Security Clearance

Referentia Systems, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Referentia Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cyber Analyst to perform cyber risk assessments for DoD/AFNET systems under SCA guidance. This onsite role in Hampton, VA requires strong IA knowledge, policy experience, and the ability to lead assessment activities end-to-end.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s in a relevant field (Master’s preferred) and at least 10 years of cyber risk experience, with IAM Level II/III baselines. Proficiency with RMF and NIST standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or IS (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• DoD 8140 IAM Level II/III baseline certs required.
• Minimum 10 years in cyber risk assessment for AFNET/DoD systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber risk assessments for DoD/AFNET systems and support SCA guidance.
• Evaluate mitigations and provide leadership with technical and policy recommendations.
• Deliver program artifacts and support RMF processes and responsibilities.
• Train new team members and develop training materials for field personnel.
• Collaborate with SMEs and SCA-Rs to meet time and quality standards.
• Elicit IA requirements from customers and SME discussions; support program execution.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessment

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

eMASS

Job description

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

• This position requires onsite work in Hampton, VA. Duties
• Determine system vulnerabilities and residual risk based on analysis of technical artifacts, interviews,

and evaluation of current system state

• Evaluate effectiveness of proposed mitigations
• Provide recommendations to leadership on technical and policy changes, processes and

methodologies to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risk on information systems.

• Work with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCA-Rs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and

cybersecurity risk assessments are completed within time and quality standards established by

Division leadership and Operations Manager/Task Lead.

• Train new team members in the proper methods to perform assessment reviews and support

development of training materials for field personnel (system owner personnel) to support effective

and efficient RMF processes

• Support program and projects with security and information assurance requirements elicitation based

on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research

• Support Operations Manager/Task Lead with program execution, deliver program deliverables, and

support strategic process development

• Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems

or related field required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Master’s degree is preferred.

• IAM Level II/III Certification in accordance with the DoD approved 8140 baseline certifications required
• Must have at least 10 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
• Must be a quick learner: passionate about technology and able to learn new technology areas, as

directed

• Must be able to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a

member of an assessment review team

• Must be able to work effectively as a team member, as well as lead others to meet team and overall

company goals and objectives

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to display professionalism in all situations
• Must be able to implement, monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Knowledge in emerging technologies including cloud, AI and virtualization, networking, systems

engineering, identity management, web technologies, system administration, and system security is

Preferred

• This position requires onsite work. Must remain flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.
• Active DoD security clearance required