Cybersecurity Analyst

BNH; Hillandale (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Lead to support Test Operations at Tunnel 9, White Oak, MD. The role focuses on maintaining secure information systems, applying policies, and coordinating with ISSM/ISSO to architect secure solutions.

The candidate will implement SIEM, manage patching, perform security assessments, and ensure compliance with SSP. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 2+ years of information security or network administration experience, or Master’s degree with no experience, or 6+ years with high school diploma.
• One year experience configuring, administering or troubleshooting Windows and Linux.
• One year ISSM/ISSO duties.
• Must obtain/maintain active security clearance and access to AEDC network.
• US citizenship required for contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day information system security operations as ISSO.
• Capture and refine security requirements into information systems.
• Implement security practices and patch management per SSP.
• Oversee continuous monitoring and audits per SSP.
• Implement SIEM tools to monitor security.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

ACAS

NESSUS

SCAP

CornerBowl

SPLUNK

Solarwinds

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst Lead

Location: White Oak, MD

Job Family Code: P – IT/ Cyber Security / Network Systems

Function/Branch: MIS / Cybersecurity / Tunnel 9

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Full Time, Regular

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR):M07 (PB0740) – M08 (PB0833)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: M07: $94,000 - $125,500; M08: $113,500 - $151,000/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst supporting Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS II) at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The Cybersecurity Analyst will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force test operations mission and maintaining secure, reliable, and mission-ready information systems supporting Tunnel 9 operations.

Open to External candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems as well as author, implement and execute cybersecurity policies and procedures. They will assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and help architect cybersecurity solutions for current and future information systems.

Job Duties:

• As Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) perform day-to-day information system security operations including hardware and software implementations.
• Capture and refine information security requirements and effectively integrate them into information systems through architecting, design, and configuration management.
• Employ best practices for implementing security requirements.
• Ensure patch management and flaw remediation are carried out on systems in accordance with System Security Plan (SSP)
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities to include auditing in accordance with the SSP.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand and gather system artifacts for security compliance verification.
• Maintain working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards and operational security measures.
• Implement Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor and validate system security.
• Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and prepare and submit System Security Plans and the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in information security or network administration; OR Master’s degree in the same technical disciplines (no prior experience required); OR a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the same technical fields.
• One (1) year of professional experience configuring, administering, or troubleshooting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• One (1) year of professional experience performing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have and maintain a DoD 8140 certification (SecurityX, CISSP, CISM, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, FITSP-M, ).
• ISSM/ISSO experience.
• Experience supporting SAP customers.
• Prior experience in roles such as System or Network Administrator.
• Hands on experience with industry standard Information Assurance tools such as ACAS, NESSUS, SCAP, CornerBowl, SPLUNK, Solarwinds.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Maryland: White Oak, MD.

M07: $94,000 - $125,500; M08: $113,500 - $151,000/ per year at White Oak, MD.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.