Cyber Security Analyst- ISSO

Scientific Research Corporation • $80K — $110K *

North Charleston, SC 29405In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
5-8 years of cybersecurity experience
DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (Security+CE) or ability to obtain within six months
Experience with System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
Proficient in compliance tools like ACAS/Nessus and SCAP
Strong communication skills for clear expression of ideas
Self-starter with multitasking capability and team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Develop and update assessment documentation for information systems management
Conduct compliance assessments using security tools and document results
Verify system patches and virus definitions using automated tools
Adhere to configuration and change management policies for software implementation
Perform security audits to detect inappropriate activity and intrusion events
Conduct security assessments following NIST and Navy guidelines
Collaborate with engineers to resolve identified security issues
Report security incidents per Command Incident Response Plan (CIRP)
Oversee systems' security practices from operation to disposal

Benefits

Opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity protocols for the U.S. Government
Minimal travel requirements, ensuring work-life balance
Engagement in critical national security projects
Collaborative team environment focused on innovative solutions
Potential for professional growth and development in cybersecurity fields

Full Job Description

Description

Developing and updating assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems
Performing ongoing compliance assessments using tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and Trellix Virus Scan Enterprise while reviewing, documenting, and maintaining all results
Verifying patches and virus definitions to the systems using existing automated tools
Adhering to pre-defined configuration management and change management policies and procedures for authorizing software prior to its implementation on systems
Performing security audits using to track multiple events including any signs of inappropriate or unusual activity, intrusion events, data transfers, etc.
Performing security assessments of NCS Family of Systems in accordance with NIST, Navy, NSA, and NAVINTEL IA guidance
Working with system engineers to take corrective action to resolve identified problems
Performing Site Based Security Assessments (SBSAs) of systems and recommending authorization to the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) as a certified trusted agent
Reporting security incidents in accordance with the Command Incident Response Plan (CIRP)
Ensuring systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable security policies and practices

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Requirements

Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
5-8 years of cybersecurity experience
Must currently hold a DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), or be able to obtain within six months
- CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
Experience with System Security Plans (SSPs), POA-Ms, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and DISA STIGs
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous, or near simultaneous, deadlines
Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
Be open to new and innovative ideas
Must be able to be appointed ISSO for NCS systems within 6 months of employment

Desired Skills

Extensive training or experience with Windows and UNIX based information systems standards with a working knowledge of networking devices
Knowledge of configuration of various SQL databases, including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, and Elasticsearch
Knowledge of web servers, including Apache Web Server, Apache Tomcat, Red Hat JBOSS, nginx, and MS IIS
Knowledge of VMWare ESXi
Knowledge of data flows and the ability to work up readable network topology and data flow diagrams
Experience with NAVINTEL IA and NSA enterprise services: continuous monitoring
Experience with the following systems/platforms/tools: XACTA, XACTA 360 (preferred), eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, Nessus, and SPLUNK

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel maybe required 10%

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