Cyber Analyst - Norfolk, VA

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$75K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Certifications meeting or exceeding DoD 8140 IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required.
  • Knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies, RMF, and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
  • Experience in RMF artifact development and security controls implementation.
  • Strong analytical skills for reporting security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report on the security posture of critical systems and communicate risks.
  • Collaborate with teams to maintain secure applications and environments.
  • Execute Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks for system deployment authorization.
  • Prepare and deliver customer-required documents and execution scopes.
  • Provide expertise in information assurance, prioritizing user missions.
  • Work cooperatively within a supportive team environment.
  • Communicate effectively on technical items with team members.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with remote telework options.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated teammates.
  • Engagement with mission-critical projects supporting the US Navy.
Full Job Description
Cyber Analyst Norfolk, VA, US Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local The proposed salary range for this position is: $75,200-$158,100 The Opportunity: CACI is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a record of accomplishment in information assurance in support of the US Navy. ** This position will be a hybrid work environment to include remote telework and onsite at US Naval Station Norfolk - Norfolk, VA. ** Responsibility: - Collaboratively monitor and report the security posture for mission critical systems, including communicating risk and recommended mitigations. - Collaborate with development, system administration, and test teams to maintain secure applications and environments. - Perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasking in support of assessment and authorization for system deployment. - Prepare and deliver customer deliverables and scope execution requirements established by customer. - Provide information assurance expertise, be highly self-directed and motivated, and collaborate respectfully with their teammates, always keeping user mission first. - Work with highly motivated teammates that will support you and expect reciprocal support. - Be self-motivated and possess understanding of technical concepts, have good communication skills, and able and willing to collaborate on technical items with the larger team. Required Experience Required: - Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher. - Bachelor's degree (preferably IT-related), 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, system administration, or equivalent combination to reflect knowledge and experience. - Must possess certifications that meet or exceed DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements (ex. CompTIA Security+, CISSP). - Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices (including RMF and NIST SP 800-53 publications) to achieve and maintain system accreditation and authorization. - Experience developing RMF artifacts and implementing security controls. - Experience analyzing, summarizing, and reporting security vulnerabilities and weaknesses verbally and in writing to the appropriate level of leadership. - Knowledge and experience using DoD tools and capabilities for vulnerability assessments and compliance reporting (eMASS, ACAS, STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, XCCDF, etc.) - Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Network Architecture. This includes understanding of computers, operating systems (Linux and Windows-based), networks, network devices, deployment environments (e.g., data center, cloud, etc.), systems and application security threats and vulnerabilities. - Experience working with developers and system administrators to identify, communicate, and resolve issues. This includes developing and implementing mitigation strategies and methods to resolve problems, and to lead re-testing and re-evaluation of affected systems. - Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate team interaction and support system documentation. - Possess ability to work independently and meeting strict standards. Preferred Experience Desired: - Experience supporting information assurance for US Navy systems. - Experience performing information assurance for cloud environments (and/or cloud-related certification). - Familiarity or experience with CI/CD DevOps processes and tools. - Familiarity or experience with tools for scanning system and code vulnerabilities. - Possession of an active Top Secret security clearance.

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