Cybersecurity Analyst

Centuria; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centuria is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the BLITS 3.0 program at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. You will provide information assurance guidance and help ensure security requirements across systems and networks, aligning with DoD and federal IA directives.

The role covers certification and accreditation activities, risk mitigation, and processing of IAVMs/STIGs. A Secret clearance and Security+ are required, with TEMPEST experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required on day one.
• Secret DoD security clearance or ability to obtain with waiver.

Responsibilities

• Provides Information Assurance guidance and support to the customer community in accordance with Federal, DoD, and U.S. Air Force IA programs.
• Ensures that applicable systems/networks/computing environments meet security requirements and that all security risks are properly mitigated.
• Provides technical and programmatic Information Assurance/Cyber Security services in support of system-level certification and accreditation processes
• Tracks and manages all open security-related problem reports and fixes.
• Provide necessary support for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements as well as re-accreditation requirements.
• Ensures configuration management for systems/networks/computing systems and hardware is documented and maintained.
• Contribute to Cybersecurity projects as required.
• Provide support with Classified Message Incidents
• Reviews all IAVA alerts, bulletins, and STIGS for applicable implementation and remediation.
• Perform Staff Assistant Visits and reach back support with appointed ISSOs
• Provide support to maintain a comprehensive network security policy to include firewall exceptions
• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures and AF Checklists
• Review FFRDC System Security Plans and provide support as needed
• Assist with TEMPEST certification for Classified Processing Areas

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber Security

RMF process

Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Excel

SharePoint

Remedy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent

CompTIA Security+ certification

TEMPEST Certification

Tools

Remedy Ticketing System

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Clearance: Secret

Program: BLITS 3.0

Company/ Program Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

BLITS 3.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This role will be to directly support the mission of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) to secure information and information systems; to support mission success through effective and efficient service delivery; and to sustain required infrastructure and capabilities. As one part of the greater Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, the 66 ABG Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) has responsibilities in two categories (1) direct actions in support of Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and geographically separated units (GSUs); and (2) indirect actions to support the AFIN enterprise. Successful solutions for this requirement are expected to have strengths in four areas: integration, flexibility, AFIN knowledge, and technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides Information Assurance guidance and support to the customer community in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense, and U.S. Air Force Information Assurance programs.
• Ensures that applicable systems/networks/computing environments meet security requirements and that all security risks for those environments are properly mitigated.
• Provides technical and programmatic Information Assurance/Cyber Security services in support of system-level certification and accreditation processes
• Tracks and manages all open security-related problem reports and fixes.
• Provide necessary support for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements as well as re-accreditation requirements.
• Ensures configuration management for systems/networks/computing systems and hardware is documented and maintained. Support creation/management/processing of accounts, DLP
• Contribute to Cybersecurity projects as required.
• Provide support with Classified Message Incidents
• Reviews all Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) alerts, bulletins, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) for applicable implementation and remediation in the customer’s network/computing environment(s).
• Perform Staff Assistant Visits and reach back support with appointed ISSOs
• Provide support to maintain a comprehensive network security policy to include firewall exceptions
• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures and AF Checklists
• Review FFRDC System Security Plans and provide support as needed
• Assist with TEMPEST certification for Classified Processing Areas

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance/Cyber Security Directives and Instructions.
• Positive communication Skills/Self-motivation
• Knowledge of Cyber Security in the RMF process and Cyber Defense
• Ability to capture and report Metrics
• Working knowledge of SharePoint
• Windows Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 10/Windows 11)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Office Products – Must have proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of Remedy ticketing system
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Proficient with Computer and Server Hardware
• Strong Team Partnership skills
• Strong Troubleshooting skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Secret level DoD security clearance - required (ability to get clearance with waiver possible if background check shows potential)
• CompTIA Security + certification - required (valid certification on day one of employment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent with 3+ years of experience relevant to the above skills. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute the degree.
• TEMPEST Certification preferred