Axient - El Segundo, CA
posted 5 months ago
Axient is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA, supporting the STS-3 program as the Prime contractor. In this role, you will provide direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for all directorate Mission Information Systems. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the secure operations of enterprise networks, systems, and critical mission data through comprehensive Cybersecurity Analysis & Engineering support. Your responsibilities will include developing and updating entries in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), coordinating and staffing A&A packages in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework. You will maintain, prepare, and distribute mission systems C&A schedules and package status reports, ensuring compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) by registering named mission systems in ITIPS, formerly known as the Enterprise Information Technology Database Repository (EITDR). Additionally, you will review certification policies, programs, procedures, and reports for initial and follow-on system releases, documenting findings and suggesting changes based on new and evolving cyber system requirements. Your role will also involve administering information assurance telecoms and eMASS database updates, conducting research and analysis to assess security posture, and monitoring the Vulnerability Management System by entering closed Technical Compliance Network Orders into the DISA database. You will be responsible for reviewing security control implementation within the Test and Evaluation Management Plan (TEMP) and inputs for OT&E Plan, conducting and documenting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and physical security penetration tests on enterprise mission systems. Furthermore, you will revalidate information assurance and cyber controls for accredited enterprise mission systems, documenting findings and suggesting changes as necessary. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing the impact of Higher Headquarters directed changes in A&A policy requirements on mission system security posture or Risk Management Framework authorized systems.