Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

$126,610 - $215,270/Yr

Disability Solutions - Sterling, VA

Part-time - Mid Level

Sterling, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst at BAE Systems is responsible for architecting and engineering networks and security services for a program that delivers cloud services across multiple classification levels. This role involves designing, testing, and implementing security controls to prevent attacks, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards, and managing cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process. The position requires a strong focus on maintaining security certifications and overseeing compliance with security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and implement security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks.
• Implement Zero Trust architecture.
• Support adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
• Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process including the development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls.
• Provide oversight for compliance and ensure the execution of a strong self-inspection program.
• Ensure all security certification and accreditation documents are up to date.
• Ensure continuous monitoring in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met.
• Evaluate operational readiness of communications equipment, network devices, sensors, intrusion detection and related support equipment.
• Manage and perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and cyber functions (DoDIN operations).
• Coordinate requirements with responsible personnel and track suspense for completing required actions and reports virus problems in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and networks by planning, analyzing, developing, and implementing information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Administer security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems.
• Establish CONOPS and support a security operation center.
• Manage cloud-based security services to provide end user services such as email, web browsing, and virtual desktops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM level 2 certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree and 5 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• AWS Solution Architect Professional certification.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM level 3 certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.