Cybersecurity Analyst
About The Position
The Cybersecurity Analyst (Privacy & Training) reports to the Oversight & Compliance Lead and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program. The analyst evaluates systems, programs, technologies, and business processes for privacy risks and compliance requirements and provides guidance to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The position works with system owners, cybersecurity personnel, program managers, and privacy leadership to conduct Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Systems of Records Notices (SORNs), and related privacy reviews and documentation. The analyst maintains and tracks Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), security Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and the Information Security Systems Inventory (ISSI). The Cybersecurity Analyst (Privacy & Training) also supports the development, distribution, and tracking of federally mandated cybersecurity and privacy training presentations for employees and contractors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, privacy, information technology, information assurance, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, GRC, compliance, risk management, or related work.
- Experience with privacy assessments, risk assessments, compliance reviews, or similar analytical activities.
- Working knowledge of federal privacy requirements and PII protection.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a federal contracting environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required federal credentials.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Nice To Haves
- CIPP/G or comparable privacy certification.
- Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
- Federal Privacy Program experience.
- Experience with PTAs, PIAs, SORNs, FISMA privacy reporting, and NIST privacy/cybersecurity guidance.
- Experience integrating privacy into the SDLC.
- Experience assessing cloud, SaaS, external services, or emerging technologies.
- Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, CSAM/JCAM, Archer, or similar GRC/workflow platforms.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates with the A&A Team to develop PTAs and PIAs, identify privacy risks, and develop mitigation recommendations.
- Develop, review, and maintain PIAs, SORNs, ISAs, MOUs, inventories and supporting documentation.
- Advise system owners on privacy requirements and ensure privacy is incorporated throughout the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Works with the A&A Team to evaluate new technologies, systems, programs, contracts, and online activities for privacy impacts.
- Monitor applicable federal privacy laws, regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Privacy Act, E-Government Act, and FISMA privacy requirements.
- Support privacy compliance reviews and identify gaps requiring corrective action.
- Support integration of privacy and cybersecurity requirements for systems and services processing PII.
- Works with the Policy Team to develop privacy policies, procedures, processes, templates, and program improvement recommendations.
- Develop privacy metrics and documentation supporting FISMA privacy reporting.
- Prepare privacy briefings, reports, status updates, and recommendations for government stakeholders.
- Research emerging privacy practices, regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Maintain assessment schedules, action items, and audit-ready privacy documentation.
- Support process improvement and automation of privacy workflows.
- Performs administrative tasks for the Oversight & Compliance Team, maintaining various trackers and supporting other members as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
- Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
