Cybersecurity Analyst

Markon, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Markon, Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory from Niskayuna, NY. The role involves reviewing, remediating, and developing cybersecurity practices, procedures, and policies for multiple teams across the NNL program.

On-site work is required at Niskayuna, NY (or West Mifflin, PA) with up to 25% remote work. Candidates should have a DOE/DoD clearance, RMF and FedRAMP experience, and Security+ CE certification to qualify.

Qualifications

• Active DOE L clearance or DoD Secret clearance is required.
• 4+ years as ISSO/ISSM in relevant cyber roles.
• 2+ years of A&A development for RMF packages.
• 2+ years of FedRAMP experience and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Support NIST RMF directives and security controls.
• Assist in SSP/SAR development for information systems.
• Use RSA Archer to support information system authorization activities.
• Help develop Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Contribute to risk-based decisions during information system authorization.

Skills

Security+ CE

RMF knowledge

FedRAMP experience

ISSO/ISSM experience

RSA Archer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

RSA Archer

Job description

Description

Markon is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) from Niskayuna, NY. The ideal candidate will support the review, remediation, and development of common cybersecurity practices, procedures, and policies for multiple teams across the NNL program.

NOTE: This role does require work to be done onsite at the Niskayuna, NY (or West Mifflin, PA) location regularly, but this position can be done remotely 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support NIST and RMF directives.
• Assisting system owners with development of site security plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Use RSA Archer application to support information system authorization.
• Assist in the development of of Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Development of Tisk Based Decisions (RBDs) for defiencies founds during the information system authorization process.

• Ensure all solutions adhere to applicable cybersecurity and compliance standards in alignment with DOE and Naval Nuclear Laboratory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD Secret clearance to be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.

• 4+ years of experience in the following roles:

  • ISSO
  • ISSM
• 2+ years of experience supporting development of information systems security authorization packages (A&A) in accordance with the RMF.
• 2+ years of experience working with the Federal Risk and Authoization Management Program (FedRAMP).
• Current Security+CE certification.

Desired:

• Experience with the RSA Archer application.
• 2+ years working on IT security project teams.
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing IT projects.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and services (Data Centers, physical and virtual servers, LAN/WAN, Cloud Infrasstructure/SaaS, etc.)
• Knowledge of current NIST, STIGS, and DoD Cloud computing SRG.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure security, endpoint protection, and vlunerability management.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171.
• CISSP Certification.
• CCSK Certifcation.

Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays