Senior Cybersecurity Analyst P/T

ASGN - Suffolk, VA

Part-time - Senior

Suffolk, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA) position is a part-time role requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance, focused on implementing safety measures and managing security risks within the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role involves working approximately 20 hours per week in Suffolk, VA, and requires expertise in various tactical radio systems and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement safety measures by collecting information about security incidents and outcomes.
• Understand various tactical radios AN/PRC-117G, AN/ARC-210 and AN/USC-61 systems with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) software changes and over-the-air testing of ground systems.
• Process RMF A&A packages related to various MUOS ground systems Authorized To Connect (ATC).
• Review and assess system security requirements and associated verification methods per RMF standards.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Execute continuous monitoring steps for authorized systems to ensure that security controls are adequately maintained, and system users adhere to policies.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.
• Support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Knowledge of signal quality through the use of circuit and systems from end to end performance tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in IT with a focus in RMF and A&A package development experience, preferably working as an ISSE or in a similar information system security role.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 rev 4 as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
• Experience working in a DoD environment structure and system acquisition.
• Assist in developing schedules and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for producing deliverable products and reports within customer-directed timelines.
• Full understanding of Navy RF of various systems and ability to coordinate and support RF related projects from beginning to end - until ATO is approved.
• Possess one of the following from the DoD 8570 IAT Level II/CSWF Designation code 611 Advanced: Military training: NEC 741A Information Systems Security Manager OR working knowledge of DODD 8500.1, DODI 8500.2, DODI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and other Cybersecurity guidance.
• CASP, CISM or CISA certification.

Benefits

• Quality career resources
• Training and certifications
• Development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package