Cybersecurity Analyst - Risk/Vulnerability Analyst

K2 Technical Solutions Inc - Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Huntsville, AL

About the position

K2 Technical Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to support the security control assessment, vulnerability assessment, software assurance, and risk assessment teams for the Nation's ballistic missile defense program. The role involves conducting research, analysis, and data gathering while performing threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments. The analyst will apply critical thinking, conduct gap analyses, and develop implementation plans to enhance cybersecurity in complex defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments.
• Perform research, analysis, and data gathering activities.
• Apply critical thinking to identify gaps in cybersecurity measures.
• Develop implementation plans for improving cybersecurity in defense systems.
• Support key cybersecurity activities including vulnerability assessments and control development.
• Document security plans and conduct penetration testing.
• Utilize cybersecurity tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, and Nmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the cybersecurity field.
• Cybersecurity certification (DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance, Technical (IAT) Level II) such as CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, or CISSM.
• Experience in training and ability to provide training.
• Secret level Security Clearance at minimum, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficient in technical services and analysis with knowledge of cybersecurity standards, principles, practices, and processes.
• Experience supporting vulnerability assessments, control development, security plan documentation, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).