Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Sayres and Associates • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Sayres, a renowned leader in defense support services to the DOD in the shipbuilding industry, is currently seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with Secret Clearance in Washington, DC. As a key member of our team, the Cybersecurity Analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of shipboard and shore-based operational sites, laboratory/development environments, and land-based test sites in support of the United States Navy.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience as an ISSE or ISSM with relevant certifications.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity performing vulnerability assessments.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in cyber security issues at the subject matter expert level.
• Experience with Operating Systems such as RHEL, Unix, Windows, Cisco IOS.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of government and industry professionals.
• USN Service Craft Experience: first-hand experience with USN Service Craft/Auxiliary Ships or Small Boats.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel to support shipboard testing.
• Experience in network mapping, vulnerability scanning, STIGs/SRGs.
• Experience scripting in VBA.

Nice To Haves

• Possess relevant certifications such as Network+, CISSP, CAP, or CEH.
• Familiarity with network mapping, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
• Strong understanding of general networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support the technical implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services.
• Conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments on Platform Information Technology (PIT) and PIT control systems (Industrial Control Systems) to identify and mitigate technical and non-technical vulnerabilities.
• Perform multiple roles in eMASS for RMF package development, providing inputs and maintaining RMF packages.
• Collaborate with engineers to remediate existing vulnerabilities or develop mitigations to minimize risks.
• Implement and apply DoD, DoN, CNSS, and NIST policy, instruction, and requirements.
• Participate in ad hoc cybersecurity data calls to support critical assessments.
• Conduct traditional security compliance evaluation activities on shipboard platforms.
• Understand the Program Protection Policy.
• Experience with Cyber Table Tops.

Benefits

• An atmosphere conducive to realizing your potential through personal and professional development.
• Opportunities for exceeding customers' expectations.
• Broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees