Cyber Security Analyst

Trace Systems Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSE) at Fort Bragg, NC, to support RMF accreditation, security controls, and continuous monitoring across classified and unclassified environments.

The role involves assessing vulnerabilities, producing security documentation, and coordinating with IT and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have DoD RMF experience, 6+ years in SOC/NOC defense, DoD tool usage, and strong communication skills to deliver status reports and risk

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years performing SOC/NOC cyber defense and incident coordination.
• 3+ years using DoD toolsets and RMF evidence generation.
• Experience supporting RMF activities and ATO packages.

Responsibilities

• Support system accreditation and RMF activities across the lifecycle.
• Perform or review security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Monitor cybersecurity posture across classified and unclassified environments.
• Develop and maintain RMF artifacts: SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms.
• Coordinate with admins, engineers, stakeholders, and OEM partners to ensure security and availability.
• Create cybersecurity policies and governance aligning with regulations.
• Lead root-cause analysis of incidents and document corrective actions.
• Prepare cybersecurity status reports and executive briefings for leadership.
• Provide guidance to users at HQ, regional hubs, and remote sites.
• Support patch management and configuration management processes.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation and diagrams.

Skills

RMF knowledge

SIEM/IDS/IPS

Threat hunting

Incident triage

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

ACAS

Tenable

HBSS

STIG tools

eMASS

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSE)

Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC

This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

• Support system accreditation and authorization under frameworks like the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), including categorization, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Perform or review technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, non‑compliance with IA standards, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and maintain the cybersecurity posture of information systems across classified and unclassified environments.
• Support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Work closely with system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, government stakeholders, and OEM partners to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally available.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices; ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, compliance deficiencies, and operational disruptions while documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, security documentation, System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and related RMF artifacts.
• Support implementation and validation of NIST 800‑53 security controls, DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, compliance audits, and risk assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status reports, risk assessments, compliance summaries, outage summaries, and executive briefings to customer leadership.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and technical assistance to users operating from headquarters, regional hubs, remote sites, and forward‑deployed locations.
• Participate in system upgrades, technology refresh efforts, patch management activities, and configuration management processes to maintain secure system operations.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, security baselines, and knowledge management repositories.
• Coordinate activities with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, logistics support teams, and program management staff to ensure mission success.
• Support Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Utilize eMASS, ACAS, HBSS/ESS, SCAP, and other cybersecurity tools to track system compliance, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.
• Assist with security architecture reviews, system accreditation activities, risk mitigation planning, and modernization initiatives supporting customer objectives.
• Support incident response activities, forensic investigations, corrective action planning, and cybersecurity reporting requirements as required.
• Support occasional travel requirements, site surveys, security inspections, compliance assessments, and field cybersecurity support activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of DoDM 8140.03 511 / Intermediate for an applicable Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Control Assessment, or RMF‑related work role (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract. Qualification Pathways (One or More May Apply).
• Education (OR)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• DoD/Military Training (OR)
• Certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH(P), GMON, GRID, Cloud+, FITSP‑O, GCED, GDSA, GSEC, PenTest+, or other approved cybersecurity certifications.
• Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year.
• 6+ years performing SOC/NOC cyber defense: SIEM/IDS/IPS monitoring, log/pcap analysis, threat hunting, and incident triage/coordination.
• 3+ years using DoD toolsets (ACAS/Tenable, STIG tools, EDR/HBSS) and generating evidence for RMF continuous monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, cybersecurity compliance efforts, and system authorization processes within DoD environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting cybersecurity compliance programs, Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, security control implementation, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800‑53 security controls, RMF lifecycle processes, STIG implementation, vulnerability management, POA&M development, eMASS, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting security control assessments, log reviews, vulnerability analysis, compliance audits, risk assessments, and root‑cause investigations to identify and remediate cybersecurity findings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical personnel.

Desired Qualification

• Experience supporting SOCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, TRANSCOM, Space Force, or other Combatant Command environments.
• Experience supporting OCONUS operations and remote‑site sustainment activities.
• Prior military service or experience supporting DOD customers.

Trace Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.