Cyber Security Analyst I

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support RMF, ACAS/Nessus scans, STIG checks, and A&A processes in a DoD environment in North Charleston, SC.

You will coordinate with ISSM, maintain RMF artifacts, and contribute to continuous monitoring and security reporting. Requires a DoD 8570 IAT II cert or ability to obtain, plus hands-on RMF and vulnerability management experience.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate) or be able to obtain within six months.
• Experience with eMASS, SSPs, POAMs, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, Security Checklists, and STIG Viewer.
• Experience with risk management framework processes.
• Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must be capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines.
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision.
• Be open to new and innovative ideas.
• Be a team player willing to interface with client(s) and relay information back to team.

Responsibilities

• Verifying configuration management and tracking security update implementation to the systems using existing automated tools.
• Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems.
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices.
• Performing cybersecurity testing, analysis, and reporting by conducting ACAS scans, STIG checks, port scanning, code review, RMF control review, and POAM.
• Providing in depth analysis on cybersecurity test results, remediation steps, and potential mitigating factors.
• Supporting the ISSM and Cybersecurity Lead in meeting RMF documentation, process, policy, risk assessment, testing, and continuous monitoring requirements per NIST SP-800 series.
• Providing RMF support for future A&A activities.
• Maintaining security reporting compliance outlined in the System SLCM Strategy.

Skills

IAT II certification (SSCP or Security

Education

DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain within six months

Tools

eMASS

POAMs

ACAS/Nessus

SCAP

STIG Viewer

Job description

Description

• Verifying configuration management and tracking security update implementation to the systems using existing automated tools
• Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices
• Performing cybersecurity testing, analysis, and reporting by conducting the following: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks, port scanning, application code review, Risk Management Framework (RMF) control review, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM)
• Providing in depth analysis on cybersecurity test results, remediation steps, and potential mitigating factor(s)
• Supporting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Cybersecurity Lead in meeting all RMF documentation, process, policy, risk assessment, testing, and continuous monitoring requirements per the NIST SP-800 series
• Providing RMF support for all future and/or new Assessment and Authorization (A-A)
• Maintaining security reporting compliance requirements outlined in the System SLCM Strategy

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate) or be able to obtain within six months
  • CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• Experience with eMASS, SSPs, POAMs, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, Security Checklists, and STIG Viewer
• Experience with risk management framework processes
• Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Must be capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
• Be open to new and innovative ideas
• Be a team player willing to interface with client(s) and relay information back to team

Desired Skills

• Experience in a RHEL environment
• Experience with Networking Devices
• Experience with DevSecOps
• Experience with EvaluateSTIG and/or STIGManager
• Experience with Virtual Machines (VMware, Vsphere)
• Experience with Cisco products (Switches & Routers)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• None

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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