Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Hybrid)
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join a dynamic, mission-focused team. This role serves as a subject matter expert for all cybersecurity and information assurance requirements of the program office, contributing to the security and integrity of critical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate system architecture design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting from a cybersecurity perspective to ensure compliance and integration of required cybersecurity products.
Translate military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance requirements.
Prepare and review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy and address cybersecurity-related failures during Government and contractor tests.
Integrate cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST into system lifecycle processes, from design to deployment.
Review and assess system performance against cybersecurity requirements and evaluate risks in meeting user needs.
Assist in developing and reviewing cybersecurity-related acquisition documents and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Implement the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and support the ISSM in security control implementation and documentation reviews.
Address cybersecurity-related policy, budgetary, programmatic, and doctrinal issues within the organization.
Develop information assurance approval documentation and guide cybersecurity measures across system lifecycles.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and daily certification and accreditation activities.
Manage incident coordination with local Network Enterprise Centers (NEC) and Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT).
Ensure compliance with DoD Inspector General (IG) Cybersecurity Self-Assessment checklists and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
Implement audit measures, participate in inspections and surveys, and evaluate corrective actions for compliance.
Participate in post-award reviews, program design reviews, and IPTs as a cybersecurity engineering representative.
Mentor team members and establish innovative cybersecurity strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of the role.
Active Secret DoD Clearance required.
Masters Degree in Cybersecurity.
20+ years of relevant experience.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Security+ Certification.
Extensive experience in operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification for embedded systems accredited at the Secret level and below.
Strong knowledge of AR 25-2, DoD RMF, and eMASS software with recent accreditation experience (within the last two years).
Proficient in systems engineering processes, network security architecture, and developing cybersecurity policies and requirements.
In-depth understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards, integration, and accreditation processes.
Demonstrated
ability to lead cybersecurity efforts independently with minimal oversight.Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record in establishing innovative cybersecurity strategies.
Recognized expertise in the cybersecurity community with the ability to mentor team members effectively.
Join the team to safeguard mission-critical systems and lead innovative cybersecurity solutions in a collaborative and challenging environment.