Senior Cyber & Info Systems Security Analyst (ISSO)

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Cyber and Information Systems Security Analyst to design and operate national security systems within classified environments. You will join a team of cybersecurity specialists dedicated to supporting sponsor missions.

This role requires extensive DoD experience, TS/SCI+poly clearance, and strong RMF/NISPOM knowledge; a bachelor’s degree and hands-on security work are preferred.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 8+ years of experience.
• Hold an active DoD 8570 certification (Security+, CISSP, etc.).
• Possess a current TS/SCI+poly security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Know the NISPOM, JSIG, ICDs, RMF and related policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure IT solutions for classified environments with ISSMs, PMs, and PSRs.
• Contribute to SSP, POA&M, RAR, SCTM, and CONOPs documentation.
• Refine program requirements for information systems implementation.
• Conduct audits and analyze security events; report findings and actions.
• Perform security impact analyses and due diligence for changes.
• Support continuous monitoring to detect non-compliance and risks.

Skills

8+ years experience

DoD 8570 certification

TS/SCI+poly clearance

NISPOM knowledge

JSIG

RMF

ICDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

XACTA

ServiceNow

eMASS

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Cyber and Information Systems Security Analyst to design and operate national security systems within classified environments. You will join a team of cybersecurity specialists dedicated to supporting sponsor missions.

This role requires extensive DoD experience, TS/SCI+poly clearance, and strong RMF/NISPOM knowledge; a bachelor’s degree and hands-on security work are preferred.