Cybersecurity Analyst II

JT4•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$88,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Cybersecurity Analyst II performs a variety of cybersecurity tasks in monitoring information systems and securing the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operational environment to include developing and updating system security plans (SSPs), developing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes. Work is at an intermediate level and involves managing deadlines and cybersecurity engineering support for members of development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado supporting the USSF Delta 11, National Space Test and Training Complex. Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer / Information Technology / Information Assurance focused on cybersecurity, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification
three or more years of experience in computer systems security, and/or related area of expertise
compliance or ability to become compliant to DoD 8570.01-M, IAT/Level II compliance
a Security+ certification or completion within designated timeframe
one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND or SSCP are required for this position
Conceptual knowledge of RMF process, eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Cyber Risk Assessments (CRAs), Cyber Table Top (CTT), or related process
Robust conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services
Experience supporting various system configurations such as standalone, local area networks (LANs), and wide area networks (WANs)
Experience formulating and/or interpreting cyber threat analysis of adversary techniques, tactics, and procedures used to disrupt computer networks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, judgment, and the ability to work effectively with the customer and Cybersecurity Engineering Support Team
Ability to plan, organize, and work under strict deadlines
Experience with planning, designing, executing, and assessing discussion-based exercises.

Nice To Haves

Certified Ethical Hacker or Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CEH/ CERP)

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading in obtaining technical information
Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to cybersecurity specialty
Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity / Information Assurance (IA) / System Security Engineering (SSE), and security assessment and authorization (A&A) in accordance to NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
Interface with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), program managers, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Perform other job-related duties, as required.