Cybersecurity Analyst

TekSynap; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the US Air Force Base Infrastructure modernization. The role focuses on planning, assessing, implementing, and maintaining continuous compliance across the modernization lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold an active Secret clearance and have hands-on RMF/Stig experience, vulnerability assessments, and eMASS documentation. TekSynap offers a competitive benefits package and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with RMF and DoD policies.
• Active Secret clearance required and security clearance readiness.
• Experience implementing RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53 control analysis and artifact development.
• Vulnerability assessments, POA&M development, and accreditation package support.
• Experience with eMASS documentation and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Supports cybersecurity planning, assessment, implementation, and continuous compliance through the AMC modernization lifecycle.
• Collaborates with ISSMs, system owners, network engineers, and deployment teams to ensure DoD policy alignment.
• Assists vulnerability assessments, configuration reviews, and accreditation package development.
• Validates cybersecurity controls before and after deployment and supports continuous monitoring.
• Coordinates remediation activities and supports government cybersecurity reviews.

Skills

5 years experience

Active Secret clearance

RMF implementation

DISA STIG implementation

NIST SP 800-53

Vulnerability assessment

eMASS documentation

Zero Trust

Security controls validation

Tools

ACAS/Tenable

SCAP

Endpoint security

SIEM

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

• Supports cybersecurity planning, assessment, implementation, and continuous compliance activities throughout the AMC modernization lifecycle.
• Works with Base ISSMs, cybersecurity engineers, system owners, network engineers, and deployment teams to ensure systems are implemented in accordance with RMF, Zero Trust, DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Assists vulnerability assessments, configuration compliance reviews, POA&M development, artifact preparation, risk assessments, eMASS documentation, and accreditation package development.
• Validates cybersecurity controls before implementation, during deployment, and following operational transition while supporting continuous monitoring and secure configuration management.
• Coordinates remediation activities, tracks cybersecurity findings, and supports Government cybersecurity reviews throughout project execution.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Supports cybersecurity planning, assessment, implementation, and continuous compliance activities throughout the AMC modernization lifecycle.
• Works with Base ISSMs, cybersecurity engineers, system owners, network engineers, and deployment teams to ensure systems are implemented in accordance with RMF, Zero Trust, DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Assists vulnerability assessments, configuration compliance reviews, POA&M development, artifact preparation, risk assessments, eMASS documentation, and accreditation package development.
• Validates cybersecurity controls before implementation, during deployment, and following operational transition while supporting continuous monitoring and secure configuration management.
• Coordinates remediation activities, tracks cybersecurity findings, and supports Government cybersecurity reviews throughout project execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports cybersecurity planning, assessment, implementation, and continuous compliance activities throughout the AMC modernization lifecycle.
• Works with Base ISSMs, cybersecurity engineers, system owners, network engineers, and deployment teams to ensure systems are implemented in accordance with RMF, Zero Trust, DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Assists vulnerability assessments, configuration compliance reviews, POA&M development, artifact preparation, risk assessments, eMASS documentation, and accreditation package development.
• Validates cybersecurity controls before implementation, during deployment, and following operational transition while supporting continuous monitoring and secure configuration management.
• Coordinates remediation activities, tracks cybersecurity findings, and supports Government cybersecurity reviews throughout project execution.

Required Skills

• 5 years of experience
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and cybersecurity-control assessment
• DISA STIG implementation, compliance validation, and secure-baseline management
• NIST SP 800-53 control analysis, artifact development, and control traceability
• Vulnerability assessment, remediation tracking, POA&M development, and continuous monitoring
• eMASS documentation and accreditation/ATO package support
• Zero Trust alignment, identity/access-management concepts, and secure network architecture fundamentals
• Cybersecurity validation during survey, design, installation, testing, cutover, and transition
• Strong technical writing, analytical, coordination, and risk-communication skills

Desired Skills

• Air Force cybersecurity operations and Base ISSM coordination
• Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207)
• Cross Domain Solutions, COMSEC, HAIPE, PKI, and certificate management
• ACAS/Tenable, SCAP, endpoint-security, SIEM, Defender, or Sentinel
• Cloud One/CNAP cybersecurity and continuous ATO
• Experience supporting multi-site network modernization and operational acceptance

CERTIFICATIONS

Required: DoD 8140 IAM Level I or IAT Level II (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Desired: CySA +, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, or GSLC

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team supporting US Air Force Air Mobility Command Base Infrastructure m odernization.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

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Additional Job Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 35%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active Secret clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $100,000.00 - $112,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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