Cyber Security Analyst I

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Verifying configuration management and tracking security update implementation to the systems using existing automated tools. Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems. Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices. Performing cybersecurity testing, analysis, and reporting by conducting the following: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks, port scanning, application code review, Risk Management Framework (RMF) control review, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM). Providing in depth analysis on cybersecurity test results, remediation steps, and potential mitigating factor(s). Supporting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Cybersecurity Lead in meeting all RMF documentation, process, policy, risk assessment, testing, and continuous monitoring requirements per the NIST SP-800 series. Providing RMF support for all future and/or new Assessment and Authorization (A-A). Maintaining security reporting compliance requirements outlined in the System SLCM Strategy. FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate) or be able to obtain within six months
• CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• Experience with eMASS, SSPs, POAMs, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, Security Checklists, and STIG Viewer
• Experience with risk management framework processes
• Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Must be capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
• Be a team player willing to interface with client(s) and relay information back to team
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a RHEL environment
• Experience with Networking Devices
• Experience with DevSecOps
• Experience with EvaluateSTIG and/or STIGManager
• Experience with Virtual Machines (VMware, Vsphere)
• Experience with Cisco products (Switches & Routers)

Responsibilities

• Verifying configuration management and tracking security update implementation to the systems using existing automated tools
• Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices
• Performing cybersecurity testing, analysis, and reporting by conducting the following: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks, port scanning, application code review, Risk Management Framework (RMF) control review, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM)
• Providing in depth analysis on cybersecurity test results, remediation steps, and potential mitigating factor(s)
• Supporting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Cybersecurity Lead in meeting all RMF documentation, process, policy, risk assessment, testing, and continuous monitoring requirements per the NIST SP-800 series
• Providing RMF support for all future and/or new Assessment and Authorization (A-A)
• Maintaining security reporting compliance requirements outlined in the System SLCM Strategy

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed