Cyber Analyst, Mid-Level (Hampton, VA)

Referentia Systems Inc•Hampton, VA

31d•$92,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Analyst, Mid-Level, applies expertise and work experience executing cyber risk assessments to perform duties assigned by the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Authorizing Official (EAO) systems. The ideal candidate will provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and networking. This position requires onsite work in Hampton, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
IAM Level II Certification in accordance with the DoD approved 8140 baseline certifications required
Must have at least 5 years of experience in cyber risk assessment or experience with technologies utilized in AFNET or DoD systems
Must have familiarization with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130 and DODI 8510.01
Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with attention to detail required
Must be able to take initiative and be self-motivated
Quick learner; passionate about technology and able to learn new technology areas as directed
Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review team
Effective team player with good interpersonal skills
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Must be able to display professionalism in all situations
This position requires onsite work. Must be flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.
Must possess an active DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Proficiency with eMASS preferred
Knowledge in emerging technologies including cloud, AI and virtualization, networking, systems engineering, identity management, web technologies, system administration and system security preferred

Responsibilities

Determines system vulnerabilities and residual risk based on analysis of technical artifacts, interviews, and evaluation of current system state
Evaluates effectiveness of proposed mitigations
Contributes toward recommendations on technical/policy changes, processes and methodologies to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risk on information technology within the SCA's appointed authorization boundary
Works with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCARs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and cybersecurity risk assessments are completed with time and quality standards established by Division leadership and Task Lead
Supports program and projects with security and information assurance requirements elicitation based on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research
Performs all other duties, as assigned