Cybersecurity Analyst
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteMcLean, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct cybersecurity analysis and assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts under the NIST Risk Management Framework for a federal civilian agency. Develop System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, Business Impact Analyses, and Security Assessment Reports while validating technical controls and documentation. Identify system security risks, analyze designs, and facilitate A&A status meetings to move systems toward successful authorization. Manage Continuous Monitoring to maintain system authorization and document residual risks with mitigation determinations. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret mitigation strategies and ensure system configurations reflect current hardware, software, and data flow components. Maintain cybersecurity policies and processes as assigned while communicating security posture through designated reporting mechanisms. Requires Top-Secret clearance and 5+ years of experience with RMF and NIST 800-53.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the following areas: Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes, including RMF and NIST 800-53 and A&A's
- Experience developing A&A documentation from scratch and performing assessments
- Familiar with NIST publications, specifically RMF and NIST controls
- One or more of the following certifications preferred (Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC)
- Minimum DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Technology (IAM) level II
- Familiar with dealing with defense-in-depth, and other information security and assurance principles and associated supporting technologies
- Hands on experience and detailed familiarity with the A&A processes
- Experience working in Xacta, Greenlight/Roadrunner
- Excellent customer service and organization skills
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: multi-tasking, critical thinking; and the ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment
- Must have a Top-Secret Clearance with polygraph
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
Desired Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact and relay security technical requirements at all levels of leadership and work force
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
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