Cyber Security Analyst III (ISSE)

Scientific Research Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 119,100 - 198,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst III in Virginia Beach. This full-time position involves supporting security assessments and compliance in line with government requirements.

The ideal candidate will have an active Top Secret clearance and 2-5 years of cybersecurity experience. Responsibilities include performing audits, developing documentation, and collaborating with engineers on security solutions.

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/CI Poly.
• 2-5 years of cybersecurity experience required.
• Experience in applying STIG and security control hardening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update documentation for continuous monitoring.
• Perform security audits and compliance assessments.
• Work with system engineers to resolve identified problems.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/CI Poly

Cybersecurity experience (2-5 years)

Validation of POA&Ms

Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)

Experience with container technologies

Development of custom automation scripts

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Nessus

XACTA

ACAS

SPLUNK

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst III (ISSE)

Location: US-VA-Virginia Beach | Job ID: 2026-11319 | Category: Cyber Security | Position Type: Regular Full-Time | Application Open Date: 7/2/2026

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $119,100.00/Yr. - USD $198,450.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Overview

As a Carry-on Special Technologies Engineering and Integration (STEI) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), this position is responsible for supporting the Information System Owner to complete security assessment, continuous monitoring and configuration management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems
• Performing ongoing compliance assessments using tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise, while reviewing, documenting and maintaining all results
• Verifying patches and virus definitions 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
• Performing security audits to track multiple events including any signs of inappropriate or unusual activity, intrusion events, data transfers, etc.
• Performing security assessments of NCS Family of Systems in accordance with NIST, Navy, NSA and NAVINTEL IA guidance
• Working with system engineers to take corrective action to resolve identified problems
• Performing Site Based Security Assessments (SBSAs) of systems and recommending authorization to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified trusted agent
• Reporting security incidents in accordance with the command incident response plan
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/CI Poly (or willing to sit for CI Poly)
• Must be able to be appointed ISSE for NCS systems within 6-months of employment
• Experience in validation of POA&Ms, ACAC/Nessus, Jfrog Xray, SCAP, DISA STIGs and general RMF artifacts
• Experience in applying STIG and security control hardening along with reverse engineering potential systematic operational functionality breaks with potential compensating risk management approaches
• 2-5 years of cybersecurity experience
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, 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

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in a scripting language such as JavaScript, PHP, Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.
• Proven experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podmon, Kubernettes)
• Familiarity with the CI/CD tools such as BitBucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory and JFrog Xray
• Experience developing custom automation scripts, specifically within a containerized CI/CD pipeline
• Experience with Amazon EKS or other container orchestration platforms
• Knowledge of data flows and the ability to work up readable network topology and data flow diagrams
• Experience with the following systems/platforms/tools: XACTA, XACTA 360 (preferred), eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, Nessus, SPLUNK
• Experience with NAVINTEL IA and NSA Enterprise Services, like Continuous Monitoring
• Knowledge of the following web servers: Apache Web Server, Apache Tomcat, Red Hat JBoss, nginx, MS IIS
• Knowledge of VMWare ESXi
• Knowledge of configuration of the following SQL databases: MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Elasticsearch
• Extensive training or experience with Windows and UNIX based Information Systems standards with a working knowledge of networking devices

Clearance Information

SRC is a contractor for the U.S. government. This position requires U.S. citizenship as well as a U.S. government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with CI POLY eligibility.

Travel Requirements

• 10% travel

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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