RMF Cyber Analyst Computer/Software Alexandria, Virginia

clearAvenue; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard information system assets. This role involves identifying and resolving security issues, defining access privileges, and ensuring compliance with cloud cyber security guidelines. The position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with preferred certifications like Security+, CISSP, or CISM. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality service and continuous learning, and contribute to a team effort that makes a real impact in the field of cyber security.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree in relevant fields or 3+ years of experience.
• Preferred certifications include Security+, CISSP, or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve potential security problems in information systems.
• Conduct audits to determine security violations and inefficiencies.

Skills

Cyber Security

Problem Solving

Compliance

Auditing

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent education

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Security+

CISSP

CISM

FedRAMP understanding

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
2. Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
3. Have an understanding and knowledge of cloud cyber security guidelines (NIST).
4. Responsible for paperwork compliance and review to ensure programs receive authority to proceed (ATO).
5. Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations.
6. Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
7. Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
8. Upgrades system by implementing and maintaining security controls.
9. Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status.
10. Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
11. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
12. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security or equivalent education.
2. Or 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
3. Preferred Security+, CISSP, or CISM certifications.
4. Preferred understanding of FedRAMP process.
5. Preferred customer-centric.
6. Must be able to complete a security background investigation.
7. Must be a US Citizen.

DoD Public Trust OR Secret clearance and higher.

Full-Time Exempt.

This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19, but only for the duration of the COVID-19, and will transition back to a non-remote setting when and if COVID-19 remote is lifted.

Other Duties

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.

clearAvenue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.