Cybersecurity Analyst

$150,000 - $170,000/Yr

Intrepid Solutions And Services - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Intrepid Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to provide technical support and documentation for the US Army TENCAP client. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations and policies, guiding the customer in protecting IT systems from cyber threats, and conducting assessments throughout the system development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cybersecurity guidance and documentation throughout the system development life cycle.
• Provide Cybersecurity guidance at meetings, briefings, and design reviews.
• Provide Cybersecurity guidance regarding currently applicable Cybersecurity regulations and policies.
• Provide Assessment & Authorization expertise.
• Provide hardware and software assessment regarding Cybersecurity effectiveness.
• Ensure systems remain compliant with Cybersecurity policies.
• Guide and assist the Customer in their efforts to protect their IT systems from cyber attacks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities using the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
• Support security scans and results analysis.
• Ensure STIG compliance and adherence to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Research new threats and attacker techniques.
• Monitor, research, assess, and analyze attacks on Intrusion Detection and Prevention tools, Anomaly Detection systems, Firewalls, Antivirus systems, and proxy devices.
• Generate regular reports, threat, and status dashboards.
• Provide guidance and consulting on cyber security technology and solutions.
• Prepare standards-based, detailed bid specifications for the installation of cyber security technology.
• Participate in the technical evaluation of contractor proposals, software, hardware, or services.

Requirements

• Active and current TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, OR; Associates degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field + 4 additional years of work experience, OR; High school diploma or equivalent and 6 additional years of work experience.
• IAT Level III or IAM Level III certification as per DOD 8570.01 requirements.
• 7+ years of progressively complex cybersecurity experience in the design, development, integration, test, certification, and accreditation of security solutions for DOD or IC intelligence systems.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting DOD acquisition programs/projects.
• 1+ years experience in applying Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for the accreditation of DOD or IC Information Technology Systems.

Nice-to-haves

• 4+ years as an ISSO, System Administrator experience can be partially substituted.
• 4+ years as an ISSM (Level 2 or level 3).
• Experience physically configuring a system/network or device to STIG standards or experience verifying those settings.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance