Cyber Information Assurance Analyst

790 IPKeys Technologies, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Information Assurance Analyst to validate security requirements and assess systems and networks within the networking environment. The role requires obtaining Top Secret/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with the ability to work under some direction.

The position includes evaluating configurations, supporting certification and accreditation, and assisting with government policy implementation and security testing activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the performance of assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• May achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• This may include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Involved in the performance of analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.
• May support the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

SUMMARY

The Cyber Information Assurance Analyst supports the customer by performing analyses to validate security requirements and assessing the systems and networks within the networking environment. Work is performed under some direction and exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. The estimated pay range for this role is $60K to $70K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract. The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. Citizenship

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involved in the performance of assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• May achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This may include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Involved in the performance of analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.
• May support the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in systems security, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

EOE including Disability/Vet

BENEFITS

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11)
• Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

APPLICANTS

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

ABOUT CNI

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.