Cyber Analyst, Sr. (Hampton, VA)

Referentia Systems Inc•Hampton, VA

8d•$114,000 - $129,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Analyst, Senior, applies expertise and work experience in cyber risk assessments to perform duties assigned by the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Authorizing Official (EAO) systems. The role provides a broad range of information assurance activities and requires strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and networking. This position requires onsite work in Hampton, VA, with flexibility to work in the office as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
IAM Level II or III certification in accordance with DoD-approved 8140 baseline certifications.
At least 10 years of experience in cyber risk assessment or experience with technologies used in AFNET or DoD systems.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130, and DODI 8510.01.
Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated, learn quickly, and learn new technology areas as directed.
Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and contribute as a member of an assessment review team.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and lead others toward team and company goals and objectives.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Professionalism in all situations.
Ability to implement, monitor, and maintain quality control standards.
Flexibility to work in the office as assigned.
Active DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Determine system vulnerabilities and residual risk by analyzing technical artifacts, conducting interviews, and evaluating the current system state.
Evaluate the effectiveness of proposed mitigations.
Recommend technical and policy changes, processes, and methodologies to leadership for assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risk on information systems.
Work with Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCA-Rs to complete cybersecurity analyses and risk assessments within the time and quality standards established by Division leadership and the Operations Manager/Task Lead.
Train new team members in assessment review methods and support development of training materials for field personnel and system owners on effective and efficient RMF processes.
Support programs and projects by eliciting security and information assurance requirements through customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research.
Support program execution and deliverables, and support strategic process development with the Operations Manager/Task Lead.
Perform other duties as assigned.