Cybersecurity Analyst

The Marlin Alliance•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cybersecurity Specialist/Analyst reporting to the Cybersecurity Team Lead. You will provide security and engineering subject matter expertise and analysis as it pertains to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) resiliency matters. Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Cybersecurity, Applied Science, Computing, or another related technical discipline.
1-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field is preferred.
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Classification Guides (SCG).
Knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDRs), waveforms, and Radio Frequency (RF) communications concepts.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.
Ability to manage and process multiple tasks concurrently and work with other team members to accomplish complex tasks.
Ability to travel to the NSA.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle management policies and practices is a plus.
TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain TS/SCI

Responsibilities

Perform Cyber Resiliency analysis on candidate waveforms hosted on tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs), ensuring that the security requirements of communications systems are met.
Assist in the review of individual focus area (security, protection, resiliency) waveform analyses inputs.
Research the latest methodologies and maintain processes for SDR Waveform Cyber Resiliency analysis.
Provide support for system security engineering, which requires a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, electronic protection, and technology protection.
Support the implementation and documentation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for tactical radio overlays.
Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder engagements to provide cybersecurity insights.
Maintain technical relationships with external vendors and DoD organizations involved in tactical SDR waveforms.
Assist in the development and review of technical white papers, presentations, and reports supporting Cyber Resiliency tasks.
Contribute to weekly status reports and provide updates on assigned tasks to team leadership.
Support the review and update of Security Team standard operating procedure (SOP) documents as required.