DLA Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

S2i2-Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S2i2-Inc is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to develop and streamline DoD/DLA cybersecurity policies, SOPs, and TTPs. The role emphasizes incident response across the DLA enterprise and requires active TS with SCI eligibility.

You will lead CSSP evaluation preparations, coordinate artifact collection, and brief DLA CERT leadership on readiness. RMF packages, training, and incident response activities are core to the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years in cybersecurity policy development and implementation.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity policy and CSSP program.
• Strong ability to develop defendable policy and brief senior leadership.
• Familiarity with RMF process and authorization packages.
• Experience preparing for CSSP evaluations and inspections.
• Capable of planning and facilitating cybersecurity tabletop exercises.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and streamline DLA CERT cybersecurity policies, SOPs, and TTPs to ensure DoD/DLA compliance.
• Lead CSSP evaluation preparations, including metrics and artifact collection, and brief leadership on readiness.
• Disseminate Cyber Defense directives within 30 minutes and track ongoing compliance.
• Support planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises and generate after-action reports.
• Assist program teams in RMF packages and compliance documentation for authorizations.
• Create and deliver incident response training for ISSMs, admins, and response teams.

Skills

Policy development

Incident response

Leadership briefings

RMF knowledge

Metrics & artifacts

Program coordination

Education

DoD 8570 baseline cert (IAT II)

CSSP Auditor/Incident Responder cert

CISSP/CISM/CISA preferred

Job description

S2I2 is currently seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Policy Analyst in support of Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP).Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibilityWork Schedule: On-site, 5 days/week. Occasional after-hours support for incidents, exercises, and inspection preparationPosition Overview:•Develop, review, and streamline DLA CERT cybersecurity policies, SOPs, and TTPs to ensure compliance with DoD and DLA standards, emphasizing incident response across the DLA enterprise.•Lead and coordinate CSSP evaluation and inspection preparations, including the collection and compilation of relevant metrics and artifacts. Track progress against Evaluator Scoring Metrics and brief DLA CERT and Cybersecurity leadership on organizational readiness.•Receive, acknowledge, and rapidly disseminate Cyber Defense directives (orders, taskings, and alerts) within 30 minutes of receipt. Track and validate DLA's compliance with ongoing and recurring requirements.• Support the planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises, including tabletop scenarios for DLA programs and applications. Generate detailed exercise reports and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.• Assist DLA program teams in developing RMF packages and associated compliance documentation to facilitate successful authorizations.• Create and deliver comprehensive incident response and cybersecurity training to ISSMs, system administrators, and incident responseteams, both in-person and remotely.• Support After Action Reports and Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) entries so that process gaps identified during incidents flow back into SOP and TTP updates.• Prepare monthly CSSP inspection metrics evaluations, annual SOP and TTP updates, and compile annual CSSP artifact deliverables.• Brief senior government leadership on cybersecurity policy changes, updates, and overall program progress.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience in cybersecurity policy development and implementation.Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility and IT-I (Tier 5) access required at time of application.DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher (for example, Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 CSSP certification as CSSP Auditor (CSSP-AU) or CSSP Incident Responder (CSSP-IR) (for example, CISA, CEH, GCIH, GCFA, CySA+, or CFR).Strong working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policy and the CSSP program, including CJCSM 6510.01B, DoDI 8530.01, Evaluator Scoring Metrics, and JFHQ-DODIN reporting requirements.Demonstrated ability to develop clear, defensible policy and procedure documents and effectively brief senior leadership.Desired Qualifications:Experience preparing an organization for a CSSP evaluation or inspection, ideally with a role in metrics and artifact compilation.Prior experience with DLA, DISA, DoD CSSP, or CERT.Experience with the RMF process and direct support of system owners throughout authorization package development.Experience planning and facilitating cybersecurity tabletop exercises.Familiarity with SOC operations and incident handling sufficient to develop actionable procedures for analysts.CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification preferred