Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Cherokee Federal

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Criterion Systems LLC, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery) to support NSF continuity efforts. This remote role requires an active Public Trust clearance and focuses on IT contingency, disaster recovery, and risk management across diverse teams and systems.

You will develop, implement, and maintain recovery plans, coordinate with NSF stakeholders, and ensure compliance with federal guidance while advancing contingency capabilities.

Qualifications

Five+ years in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, policy or continuity planning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with accurate, compliant documentation.
Familiarity with FISMA, NIST and FEMA standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity and disaster recovery plans per NSF requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Design service recovery procedures with defined RTOs and RPOs for key systems.
Coordinate with NSF directorates to integrate continuity into agency preparedness.
Maintain contingency docs and provide regular status updates to leadership.
Stay current on continuity, IT and cybersecurity practices and federal guidance.
Deliver training on recovery responsibilities to staff.
Support compliance with FISMA, NIST, E-Government and FEMA guidelines.
Recommend improvements to contingency planning; assist governance, policy and assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business Admin/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

ServiceNow

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Remote, United States

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Position Summary

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery) to support its Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Team and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of business contingency and IT service recovery plans that help NSF sustain operations during disruptive events and recover quickly. The analyst will work with federal and contractor staff across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity policy, risk management, and service recovery, as well as other NSF stakeholders. The position requires expertise in disaster recovery, risk management, and actionable contingency strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery): $125,000 – $130,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans that meet NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34.
Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and establish mitigation strategies.
Design service recovery procedures and define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key systems and services.
Coordinate with NSF directorates, offices, and branches to integrate IT continuity and recovery into agency preparedness efforts.
Maintain contingency and recovery documentation and provide leadership with regular status updates.
Stay current on continuity, IT, and cybersecurity practices and federal guidance.
Develop and deliver training so staff understand their recovery responsibilities.
Support compliance with applicable requirements, including FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, the E-Government Act, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2, and FEMA’s Continuity Guidance Circular.
Recommend improvements to contingency planning based on changes in technology, business needs, regulations, incidents, and exercises.
Assist the Oversight and Compliance Team with governance, risk, and compliance work, including policy writing and assessment and authorization activities, when not assigned to service recovery tasks.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications

Compliance & Quality Support

At least five years of experience in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity policy, or business continuity planning, including at least three years documenting policies, procedures, and plans.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and with cross-functional teams, and maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
Familiarity with federal requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST, and FEMA standards.

Technical & Systems Support

Strong knowledge of disaster recovery tools, IT infrastructure, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, and service recovery practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to nontechnical stakeholders.

Reporting & Analysis

Experience analyzing, designing, and documenting plans for complex IT environments.
Strong understanding of business impact analysis, risk management, and continuity planning.

Additional Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Relevant certification, such as ABCP, CBCP, CISSP, CISA, DRCS, or a Disaster Recovery Institute International certification.
Experience with cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure, hybrid IT environments, cloud disaster recovery solutions, or virtualization technologies.
Experience in federal government or public-sector IT continuity planning.
Experience with federal agency-specific systems or classified information environments.
Experience with ServiceNow.

Work Environment

This is a remote position requiring the use of a government-imaged laptop. Collaboration takes place primarily through email and Microsoft Teams. Employees are expected to work during the federal client’s office hours.