Cyber Security Analyst - IA

Scientific Research Corporation • San Diego, CA

22h

About The Position

Developing and updating assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems
Performing ongoing compliance assessments using tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise while reviewing, documenting, and maintaining all results
Verifying patches and virus definitions 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
Performing security audits used to track multiple events including any signs of inappropriate or unusual activity, intrusion events, data transfers, etc.
Performing security assessments of NCS Family of Systems in accordance with NIST, Navy, NSA and NAVINTEL IA guidance
Working with system engineers to take corrective action to resolve identified problems
Performing Site Based Security Assessments (SBSAs) of systems and recommends authorization to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified trusted agent
Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command Incident Response Plan (CIRP)
Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices
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Requirements

• 5-8 years of cybersecurity experience
• Must currently hold a DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), and IAM II certification (CGRC or CASP CE) or be able to obtain within six months
• CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• Experience with Xacta, eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, SCC Tool, Benchmarks, and STIG Viewer
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Familiar with RMF Factory and RMF Factory requirements
• Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, 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 open to new and innovative ideas
• Must be able to be appointed ISSO for NCS systems within 6-months of employment
• Information Assurance Vulnerability Compliance Management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in information systems, computer science, or similar
• Navy RMF and JWICS experience
• DADMS experience
• Container security
• DevSecOps experience
• Ability to create boundary and dataflow diagrams utilizing VISIO
• Intermediate or higher skill level with MS Office Suite
• Experience in a Linux environment is preferred
• Experience with Networking Devices
• Experience with Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM)

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems
• Performing ongoing compliance assessments using tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise while reviewing, documenting, and maintaining all results
• Verifying patches and virus definitions 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
• Performing security audits used to track multiple events including any signs of inappropriate or unusual activity, intrusion events, data transfers, etc.
• Performing security assessments of NCS Family of Systems in accordance with NIST, Navy, NSA and NAVINTEL IA guidance
• Working with system engineers to take corrective action to resolve identified problems
• Performing Site Based Security Assessments (SBSAs) of systems and recommends authorization to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified trusted agent
• Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command Incident Response Plan (CIRP)
• Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

Benefits

• SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level