Cybersecurity Analyst I

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

2d • $86,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Cybersecurity Analyst I works under close supervision and performs fundamental cybersecurity tasks to secure information systems and maintain the operational IT infrastructure environment. Work is entry level, deadline-driven, and generally supports development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance teams.

The role supports cybersecurity for various Department of War systems within the USAF’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base. The analyst evaluates and implements security controls and policies to mitigate threats and improve system resiliency, applying current DoW and industry policies, best practices, trends, threats, and vulnerability knowledge throughout assigned systems’ development lifecycles. The position involves ongoing communication with teammates, program managers, system administrators, and engineers, and requires professionalism and strong communication skills.

The analyst supports systems engineering, Information Assurance, System Security Engineering, and Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization activities. This includes preparing and updating security documentation, coordinating cybersecurity requirements, documenting system design and compliance status, identifying security-impacting changes and findings, and assisting with risk analysis and exercises. The position is based in a typical office environment, with routine travel to remote company work locations and possible field work and occasional overnight assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Information Technology or Information Assurance, or equivalent academic, technical training, or certification.
• At least one year of experience in computer systems security or a related area of expertise.
• Compliance with, or ability to become compliant with, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level I requirements.
• Possess Security+ certification or complete Security+ within a designated timeframe.
• Possess at least one of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, or SSCP.
• Conceptual knowledge of RMF, eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Cyber Risk Assessment, and Cyber Table Top or related processes.
• Conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services.
• Experience supporting standalone, LAN, and WAN system configurations.
• Strong communication skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and ability to work effectively with customers and the Cybersecurity Engineering Support Team.
• Experience planning, designing, executing, and assessing discussion-based exercises.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work under strict deadlines.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Basic understanding of adversary techniques, tactics, and procedures used to disrupt computer networks.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level Cybersecurity Analysts in obtaining technical information.
• Keep informed of current approved cybersecurity standards, codes, policies, best practices, and procedures.
• Perform cybersecurity, Information Assurance, System Security Engineering, and assessment and authorization systems engineering activities in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework.
• Apply manager-approved risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.
• Coordinate cybersecurity requirements and architecture flow-down with the Information System Security Manager, program managers, system stakeholders, and external contractors.
• Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and technical studies.
• Evaluate and implement security controls and policies to mitigate cybersecurity threats and improve system resiliency.
• Research DoW, service-branch, and JT4 policies and, with senior team members’ assistance, produce actionable requirements for systems engineers, system administrators, program managers, and operators.
• Support RMF assessment and authorization processes, including documentation of System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones in eMASS.
• Document system design, configurations, operational procedures, compliance and non-compliance status, and existing risk mitigations to support cybersecurity risk decisions.
• Notify system administrators, program managers, ISSOs, and ISSMs about changes that may affect security posture, findings, and mitigations requiring implementation.
• Support Information Assurance and cybersecurity testing, mitigation, annual compliance, sustainment, vulnerability and risk management, and systems engineering activities.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering support, with senior-team guidance, to help ensure systems are engineered in accordance with DoDI 8510.01.
• Contribute to security impact analyses, cybersecurity tabletop exercises, risk management boards, and change control boards.
• Participate in discussion-based exercises and other cybersecurity risk analysis activities as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements, plans, procedures, and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: JT4 matches 50%, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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