Job Type
Full-time
Description
ALEX - Alternative Experts is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the security, compliance, and risk management of enterprise systems within a federal environment. This role is responsible for maintaining system security posture, supporting cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, the ability to assess and mitigate risks, and experience working within structured compliance environments.
Requirements
- Experience supporting federal or DoD cybersecurity environments
- Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, and security authorization packages
- Experience working with enterprise systems, network security, or cloud environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailApply cybersecurity principles to protect information systems, networks, and data
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Maintain and update system security documentation in accordance with government standards
- Monitor system activity to detect, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and operational requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work in a regulated environment with defined security controls and procedures
Training / Certifications (required alignment to DoDM 8140.03): Candidates must possess certification(s) in one or more of the following categories:
- IAT Level I (Information Assurance Technical):
- A+, Network+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security
- IAM Level I (Information Assurance Management):
- CAP, GSLC, or Security+ CE
- Cyber Defense (preferred but strongly valued):
- Operating System / Computing Environment Certification:
- Relevant OS/CE certification for systems requiring privileged access
Education : - Associate degree from an accredited institution;
- OR Certification aligned with CNSSI 4011 Information System Security (INFOSEC) Professional;
- OR Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
* U.S. Citizenship Required due to federal contract. No visa sponsorship (OPT/CPT included).
