Cybersecurity Analyst

BNH•Hyattsville, MD

1d•$94,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to support Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS II) at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The role is part of an integrated team supporting the United States Air Force test operations mission and maintaining secure, reliable, mission-ready information systems for Tunnel 9 operations. The successful candidate will maintain the operational security posture of information systems, author and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures, assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), and help architect cybersecurity solutions for current and future systems. The position is full-time and regular, with exempt pay status. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized access to the AEDC local area network. Wearing personal protective equipment as directed is a condition of employment.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline and at least two years of experience in information security or network administration; a master's degree in one of those technical disciplines with no prior experience required; or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six years of experience in the same technical fields.
At least one year of professional experience configuring, administering, or troubleshooting Windows and Linux operating systems.
At least one year of professional experience performing ISSM or ISSO duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract compliance and the need to access secure federal databases and networks.

Nice To Haves

Hold and maintain a DoD 8140 certification, such as SecurityX, CISSP, CISM, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, or FITSP-M.
ISSM or ISSO experience.
Experience supporting SAP customers.
Prior experience as a System Administrator or Network Administrator.
Hands-on experience with industry-standard Information Assurance tools such as ACAS, NESSUS, SCAP, CornerBowl, SPLUNK, or Solarwinds.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day information system security operations as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), including hardware and software implementations.
Capture and refine information security requirements and integrate them into systems through architecture, design, and configuration management.
Apply best practices for implementing security requirements.
Ensure patch management and flaw remediation are conducted in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP).
Oversee continuous monitoring activities, including auditing, in accordance with the SSP.
Collaborate with teams to gather system artifacts for security compliance verification.
Maintain working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
Implement Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor and validate system security.
Document Assessment and Authorization results and prepare and submit System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other duties as required.