Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

$120,000 - $165,000/Yr

Simventions - Dahlgren, VA

Full-time - Senior

Dahlgren, VA

1-10 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at SimVentions will be responsible for developing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, conducting continuous monitoring of authorized systems, and performing vulnerability assessments. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. The analyst will also serve as a liaison between the cyber team and network support team, ensuring the security and integrity of DoD systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for various systems using the Cybersecurity Assessment and Risk (CSAR) tool
• Perform continuous monitoring of authorized systems
• Conduct testing of the system components using ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans, STIGs, and IAVM reviews
• Analyze Nessus vulnerability scan results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
• Analyze DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) test results and develop/assist with documenting open findings in the POAMs
• Develop cyber dashboards
• Serve as a liaison between the cyber team and network support team

Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering and securing DoD systems
• Certified as IAT or IAM Level II
• In depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD Information Assurance policies
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
• Experience executing all aspects of the A&A process
• Experience running scans and reviewing NESSUS vulnerability scans and STIG test results
• Experience self-assessing security controls
• Professional and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to provide face-to-face customer support

Nice-to-haves

• SLBM experience
• Cybersecurity Assessment and Risk (CSAR) familiarity
• Experience with Splunk and developing cyber dashboards or similar technology

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program