Cyber Security Analyst

Fathom 4 • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fathom 4 is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect and defend US Department of Defense (DoD) information and information systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of these systems. The analyst will be part of a collaborative team of government staff, Fathom 4 employees, and subcontractors, contributing to technical and operational cybersecurity capabilities. The company culture emphasizes taking care of its employees to ensure they, in turn, care for the client, aiming for long-term careers rather than project-specific roles.

Requirements

• 3 + years of experience with DoD operational information technology environments, system and network vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and risk mitigation analysis, security test and evaluation (ST&E), contingency planning, firewall policy, ports, and protocols.
• B.S. in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or applicable Engineering discipline, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Engineering and Science degrees must be from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience in supporting development and implementation of a Cybersecurity plan for a new operational system resulting in an Authorization To Operate (ATO) decision.
• Current Certifications allowing Cybersecurity IAT Level II access, including Security+.
• A current Windows or Linux OS related certification.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Current DoD SECRET minimum security clearance and military base & facility access is critical and must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military experience a HUGE plus!
• Windows 10, Windows Server 2010/2016 certs
• Linux OS Variants to include, CentOS and RedHat
• Adobe suite of tools and plug-ins (Air/Flash Player/Photoshop/Premier/Reader)
• Networking protocols
• Java/C/C++/C#
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and reduce breaches.
• Develop and implement scanning and certification plans for network control and maintenance.
• Document existing and proposed information architecture to convey compliance, problems, and solutions.
• Provide Cybersecurity related documentation (Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Vulnerability Management Plan, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Implementation Plan, System Security Plan, and Contingency Plan).
• Resolve incidents and breaches, mitigating problems, and informing key personnel.
• Develop and maintain RMF artifacts.
• Support interaction with federal government stakeholders and accrediting authorities.
• Analyze a system’s security posture via the use of automated tools and manual review of DoD Software Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Work with government personnel to ensure compliance with all current IT & cybersecurity policies, including those pertaining to Cyber Asset Reduction and Security (CARS).

What This Job Offers

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