Journeyman Information Security Analyst (TS/SCI)

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks a Journeyman Information Security Analyst to support Space Force Space Systems Command activities at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role covers cybersecurity, RMF, system authorization, security compliance, and mission-system support for Space Sensing.

Ideal candidates will bring hands-on DoD RMF experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and capacity to work in a fast-paced government environment. Anticipated start date: Sept 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Professional experience at a Journeyman level in cybersecurity/DoD environments.
• Working knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity authorization processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining RMF documentation and artifacts.
• Ability to evaluate security controls, vulnerabilities, and system changes and document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform assigned cybersecurity tasks under general direction.
• Support cybersecurity and information assurance activities across Space Sensing programs.
• Develop and maintain RMF packages, security plans, and related artifacts.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments and remediate security findings with stakeholders.
• Review and document security plans, proposals, and program documentation for RMF impacts.

Skills

RMF knowledge

System authorization

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

eMASS

EITDR

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Journeyman Information Security Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) activities in Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

This position will provide cybersecurity, information assurance, Risk Management Framework, system authorization, security compliance, and classified mission-system support for Space Sensing. The selected candidate will independently execute defined technical or analytical tasks, develop accurate work products, coordinate routine stakeholder inputs, and support reviews, working groups, and Government decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in the functional area, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced Department of Defense acquisition environment.

*Anticipated award/start date September 28, 2026

What you will be doing:

• Independently execute assigned technical or analytical tasks under general direction and elevate issues requiring senior or Government decision.
• Support cybersecurity and information assurance activities across Space Sensing mission and program systems.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain Risk Management Framework documentation, authorization packages, security plans, and associated artifacts.
• Support system registration, authorization, and status tracking in Government cybersecurity repositories and tools, including eMASS and EITDR as applicable.
• Evaluate security controls, technical risk, cybersecurity requirements, and system changes for compliance with applicable Department of Defense requirements.
• Support Information System Security Officer and Information System Security Manager activities, including control management, compliance reviews, and authorization coordination.
• Coordinate and document vulnerability assessments, security testing, scanning activities, findings, and corrective actions.
• Review cybersecurity plans, change proposals, memorandums, technical documentation, and program products for security impacts and RMF compliance.
• Support cybersecurity Integrated Product Teams, working groups, teleconferences, inspections, and security‑related program reviews.
• Prepare recurring status reports, risk assessments, briefings, training products, and other cybersecurity deliverables.

What you will need:

• Professional experience and technical depth commensurate with a Journeyman‑level role in the applicable functional area.
• Relevant cybersecurity, information assurance, information security, RMF, system authorization, or related experience commensurate with the position level.
• Working knowledge of the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework and cybersecurity authorization processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining cybersecurity documentation and system authorization artifacts.
• Ability to evaluate security controls, vulnerabilities, technical risk, and system changes and clearly document findings.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Government security, engineering, program management, and contractor stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cybersecurity documentation or tracking tools.
• Ability to work on site in Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico and support in‑person Government meetings and mission activities as required.
• Ability to support CONUS and OCONUS travel when required by the Government.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information, Government systems, controlled‑access facilities, and Government‑furnished equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access/eligibility required for this position.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, or Department of Defense mission systems.
• Experience with eMASS, EITDR, DISA security guidance, security control validation, or vulnerability assessment activities.
• Familiarity with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, cybersecurity plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, or authorization packages.
• Experience supporting highly classified systems, Sensitive Compartmented Information environments, or secure facilities.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity inspections, Integrated Product Teams, incident response exercises, or recurring security reporting.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves.

In compliance with New Mexico Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.