Cyber Security Analyst

4M Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

4M Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team. This role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, determining security controls, and supporting government Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.

The selected candidate will conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments using ACAS/Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer and Evaluate-STIG, analyzing results and maintaining evidence for DoD/NIST requirements. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cyber security/IA with RMF experience.
• DoD RMF experience and ability to obtain/maintain ATOs.
• Hands-on with eMASS and vulnerability scans.

Responsibilities

• Identify system vulnerabilities and apply security controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare artifacts and documents to support government ATO activities.
• Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments using ACAS/Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer or Evaluate-STIG; document deficiencies and remediation steps.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability assessment

DoD policy knowledge

IA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

SCC

STIG Viewer

Evaluate-STIG

eMASS

Job description

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis, Information Technology, Planning and Analysis, Health and Wellness Services and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA, NASA, and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain.

4M Research is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Selected candidate will support the identification of system vulnerabilities and determine appropriate security controls to mitigate or eliminate risk from the uncovered vulnerabilities. Candidate will also be responsible for preparing artifacts and documents to support government Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities. Additionally, the candidate will conduct and/or support vulnerability and security compliance assessments using applicable tools, including ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), STIG Viewer, and Evaluate-STIG. The candidate will analyze assessment results, document security deficiencies, support remediation activities, and maintain evidence necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable NIST, DoD, DISA, and Army cybersecurity requirements.

Required

• BS in a related field or 7+ years' direct experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cyber security/Information Assurance with demonstrated RMF cyber security experience
• Demonstrated experience with DoD RMF and obtaining and maintaining ATOs
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with eMASS
• Experience conducting vulnerability and STIG/compliance scans using ACAS/Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer, Evaluate-STIG, or equivalent tools
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and DoD cyber security policies.
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher)
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Desired

• Prior experience serving as a Cyber Security Analyst supporting DoD or Army systems
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Experience supporting classified and/or multi-level security environments
• Experience with Windows, Linux, VMware, and system security/hardening
• CISSP, SecurityX / CASP+, CySA+, or other applicable cyber security certification

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required

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