Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - CONTINGENT - 26-022 - Hybrid

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., a DoD contractor, is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst in San Diego for a contingent, full-time role. The position is hybrid (60% onsite, 40% remote) and requires an active Secret clearance upon hire.

E-Verify and security clearance are required; a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered. The role entails executing RMF processes, coordinating with ISSMs and stakeholders, addressing vulnerabilities, and providing RMF status updates.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and eight years plus in cybersecurity.
• DoD RMF experience in the ISSE role in eMASS, including developing/updating RMF SSPs and SAPs.
• Experience reviewing STIGs/SRGs/SCAP/ACAS results.
• Good knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders and authorities.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Expected travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for the program throughout system engineering, deployment, and sustainment.
• Execute RMF process: system categorization, SSP, SAP development, NIST 800-53 control implementation.
• Collaborate with ISSMs and stakeholders; address vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
• Incorporate findings into system POA&Ms and respond to data calls/TASKORDS/OPORDS.
• Provide status updates for RMF authorization; track and report cybersecurity risks.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Self-starter / independent

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – CONTINGENT – 26-022 – Hybrid, Job Type: Full-Time. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD. MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE UPON HIRE TO BE CONSIDERED. THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION: APPROXIMATELY 60% ON SITE / 40% REMOTE.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Department of Defense contractor, offers an opportunity to join our innovative technical team in San Diego.

We require E-Verify and a security clearance. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for the program throughout system engineering, deployment, and sustainment. Execute RMF process: system categorization, SSP, SAP development, NIST 800-53 control implementation, Security POA&Ms. Collaborate with ISSMs, stakeholders. Identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues. Incorporate findings into system POA&Ms. Respond to data calls, TASKORDS/OPORDS. Provide status updates for RMF authorization. Track and report cybersecurity risks to ISSM, cyber leads, and engineering teams.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from an accredited college/university and eight years plus in the cybersecurity field required or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• DoD RMF experience in the ISSE role in eMASS, including developing/updating RMF SSPs, documenting NIST 800-53 security control implementations, development of SAPs, Security POA&Ms, and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs).
• Experience using eMASS.
• Experience reviewing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guide (SRGs), SCAP, and ACAS results.
• Good knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to advise various levels of technology stakeholders, program initiatives, and accrediting authorities on security requirements and cybersecurity trends and solutions, including risk assessments and mitigations.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Expected travel up to 10%.
• Hybrid position: Approximately 60% onsite, 40% remote.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $140K - $165K. Level I – V placement based on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance completing the application, please e-mail us at [e-mail] if you need to request reasonable accommodation.