RMF Cybersecurity Analyst Senior

$120,001 - $120,001/Yr

SAIC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Analyst Senior at SAIC will play a crucial role in supporting the National Industrial Security System (NISS) for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This position involves implementing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures across various levels of the Department of Defense (DoD) and ensuring the operational security posture of NISS is maintained. The analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security operations, risk management, and compliance with national security standards.

Responsibilities

• Interface with NISS Project/Program Managers and Information System Security Manager on NISS with issues and updates.
• Track and report on Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) items, RMF Status, A&A ATOs, and Continuous Monitoring actions.
• Prepare briefs and A&A documents for approval.
• Work with technical SMEs to determine acceptable risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform quality checks on POA&Ms, assessments, and documentation.
• Conduct informal risk assessments to comply with DoD and DCSA policies and procedures.
• Review existing documentation for accuracy and relevance to current DoD and DCSA mandates.
• Assist with research on cybersecurity items of interest.
• Perform other duties as related to risk management, communication, and assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years experience in Information Technology or additional experience in Information Systems Management, Cyber Security, or a related field, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of hands-on technical Cyber Security Experience and knowledge with DISA Security Technical Information Guides, DoD A&A Process, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253 rev 4 (and now rev 5), IA Technical Framework, and applicable DoD Cyber Security / Risk Management policies.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Specific experience with supporting a system in accordance with CNSSI 1253.
• At least one (1) year of knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and Microsoft Office suite.
• IAT Level II certification is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Top Secret or TS/SCI