Information Assurance Analyst

Falconwood Headquarters•Suffolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company that provides consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense IT initiatives and programs, including expertise in acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development. The Information Assurance Analyst supports the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate and subordinate commands with Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development and review and Assessment and Authorization efforts. The position is onsite in Suffolk, Virginia, with limited to no travel anticipated.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI clearance, with a current SSBI within the five-year scope.
Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
One or more of the following certifications: GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
At least one year of relevant experience performing Navy information assurance or cybersecurity functions.
Familiarity with the Navy RMF process.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills and technical aptitude.
Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivation and ability to deliver successfully with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an IT operational capacity, such as operations or project support, or helpdesk work.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Familiarity with U.S. Navy culture, processes, command organizations, and IT infrastructures.
Experience analyzing information assurance-related technical problems and providing recommendations and technical support.
Experience assessing and supporting implementation of solutions that meet network security requirements.
Experience with vulnerability and risk analyses of computer systems and applications throughout the system development life cycle.
Advanced technical writing skills for developing documentation, reports, and training materials.

Responsibilities

Support program authorization efforts throughout the Navy RMF process.
Track RMF package artifacts and deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness.
Analyze information assurance-related technical problems and provide recommendations and technical support to resolve them.
Assess and support implementation of solutions that meet network security requirements.
Review vulnerability and risk analyses of computer systems and applications throughout all phases of the system development life cycle.
Develop and review RMF packages.
Support continuous improvement of strategies, processes, and procedures aligned with existing Department of the Navy processes.
Ensure planning, outreach, execution, and dissemination of lessons learned and after-action reports.