Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior
About The Position
The Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior supports cybersecurity risk analysis and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) across the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The role applies DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), vulnerability analysis, and compliance practices to assess cybersecurity solutions and the effectiveness of mitigations. The analyst works with a team to aggregate threat feeds and prepare briefings for senior leadership about emerging technology, security requirements, and threats. The role supports headquarters-level decision makers with technical solution implementation and helps inform operators, commanders, and senior leaders through cyber risk assessments, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and NIST security control validation. Responsibilities also include analyzing system and application security implementations, making recommendations to decision makers and engineers, and supporting development of operation plans for command and control.
Requirements
- Experience in a cybersecurity or computer field, including information assurance, networking, or systems administration.
- Experience applying system security configurations to meet compliance standards.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and implementation of industry best practices.
- Knowledge of risk management practices.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Ability to create written or verbal communication products for review.
- Scheduled to obtain a bachelor's degree by Spring 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RMF A&A processes and cybersecurity engineering.
- Experience working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
- Experience with Cloud and DevSecOps.
- Knowledge of STIG and compliance scans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and analytical skills.
- Secret clearance.
- Security+ CE Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess cybersecurity capabilities, potential system weaknesses, and the effectiveness of mitigations.
- Support system Assessment and Authorization efforts across the System Development Life Cycle using DoD RMF guidance, ST&E, vulnerability analysis, and compliance practices.
- Aggregate threat feeds and prepare briefings for senior leadership on emerging technologies, security requirements, and threats.
- Support headquarters-level decision makers in the technical implementation of cybersecurity solutions across multiple technology areas.
- Conduct cyber risk assessments, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and NIST security control validation.
- Analyze system security implementations and application security, and provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers.
- Support development of operation plans for command and control.
- Create written or verbal communication products for review.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
