DoD Cybersecurity Analyst – Onsite at NSWC Dahlgren

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Competitive 401(k)

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst to join our on-site team at NSWC Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on crafting RMF A&A packages, continuous monitoring tasks, and system testing to secure cutting-edge systems.

The candidate must hold an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and possess DoD cybersecurity policy knowledge, vulnerability testing skills, and experience with Navy combat systems. Expected funding in December 2026.

Qualifications

• Two years program specific security engineering experience working with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems or five years general security engineering experience.
• Two of the five years of engineering experience on Combat Weapons Systems such as Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt or other Navy afloat tactical systems; certified as IAT Level II or III per DoD 8570.01, or successor when performing as an ISSO/ISSE.
• Understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems; ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts.
• Document a system from a Cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel and Visio and other tools.
• Derive, document and/or identify CONOPS for Mission Assurance per DoDI 8500.2.
• Research and recommend solutions to prevent, detect and correct the system to be certified and accredited.
• Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations.
• Lead ISSO responsibilities for security matters related to information systems.
• Define an IAVM Plan and plan, execute and document results of security tests.
• Plan and document risk assessments against known vulnerabilities.
• Analyze connectivity between the subject naval system and interfacing equipment.

Skills

Security engineering

IAT II/III

DoD cybersecurity policies

Vulnerability testing

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS

STIGs

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst to join our on-site team at NSWC Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on crafting RMF A&A packages, continuous monitoring tasks, and system testing to secure cutting-edge systems.

The candidate must hold an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and possess DoD cybersecurity policy knowledge, vulnerability testing skills, and experience with Navy combat systems. Expected funding in December 2026.