On-Site Cyber Defense Analyst – Top Secret Clearance

Cybersecurity Jobs; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to support information system lifecycle activities at Beale AFB, CA. The role emphasizes A&A/RMF processes, ST&E support, and continuous monitoring across security controls, with on-site duties and security clearance requirements.

The candidate will conduct audits, perform assessments, analyze requirements, and help document RMF and security posture for classified programs. On-site presence and Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with required experience or a bachelor/associate/high school with stated years.
• Meet 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722) with listed certs.
• U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (minimum) to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
• Additional level-aligned education/experience: Masters 6 yrs; Bachelor 8 yrs; Associates 10 yrs; HS 12 yrs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from policies.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Support implementation of government policy and documentation of process work.
• Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support RMF/A&A activities.
• Support ST&E for government accrediting authorities through pre-test prep and reporting.
• Document RMF/A&A outcomes and provide evidence for required reports.

Skills

Security awareness

Clearance handling

Policy understanding

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree with 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years

Associates degree with 7 years

High School diploma with 9 years

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to support information system lifecycle activities at Beale AFB, CA. The role emphasizes A&A/RMF processes, ST&E support, and continuous monitoring across security controls, with on-site duties and security clearance requirements.

The candidate will conduct audits, perform assessments, analyze requirements, and help document RMF and security posture for classified programs. On-site presence and Top Secret clearance are required.