Cyber Security Information Analyst — Hybrid/Remote (DoD)

Penn State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in Cocoa Beach, FL, seeks a Cyber Security Information Analyst to join the NRDD. You will provide cyber security support to ARL sponsors, collaborate with government and industry partners to define security requirements, and ensure secure system design, deployment, and operation.

You will also participate in RMF activities, A&A processes, and compliance with DoD and NIST guidelines, conducting risk assessments and coordinating remediation

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience supporting DoD programs is preferred.
• Strong background in navigation technologies and PNT systems is desirable.
• Proven ability in advanced R&D environments and complex security contexts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security support to ARL program sponsors.
• Collaborate with government, industry partners, system owners, engineers, researchers, IT admins, and security personnel to define security requirements and ensure design, deployment, and operation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across information systems, networks, and applications with DoD requirements in mind.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, configuration compliance assessments, and security control validation.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to track remediation and mitigation actions.
• Support RMF activities including system categorization, control selection, assessment prep, and authorization packages.
• Assist in the A&A process with System Security Plans and supporting artifacts.
• Implement and validate cybersecurity policies and safeguards; recommend improvements.
• Protect CUI, Export-Controlled Information, and sensitive data through access controls and encryption.
• Develop incident response procedures, forensic readiness, and chain-of-custody documentation.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD program experience

Navigation technologies

Advanced research & development

PNT technologies

presentation skills

written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in Cocoa Beach, FL, seeks a Cyber Security Information Analyst to join the NRDD. You will provide cyber security support to ARL sponsors, collaborate with government and industry partners to define security requirements, and ensure secure system design, deployment, and operation.

You will also participate in RMF activities, A&A processes, and compliance with DoD and NIST guidelines, conducting risk assessments and coordinating remediation