Cybersecurity Policy Analyst W/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap$145K — $210K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of cybersecurity policy experience required.
  • Experience supporting government contracts, particularly within federal environments and the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Certification in DoD 8140 IAT Level II or equivalent is mandatory.
  • CSSP Incident Responder or Auditor certification is required.
  • Top Secret clearance with IT-I and SCI eligibility is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews and develops cybersecurity policy to meet DLA requirements.
  • Implements DOD cybersecurity policies, balancing security and operational needs.
  • Briefs senior management on cybersecurity policy changes and updates.
  • Ensures compliance with federal security standards and protocols.
  • Collaborates with other teams to anticipate and address cybersecurity issues.

Benefits

  • Standard office work environment with a low noise level.
  • Regular Monday to Friday schedule with potential for evening and weekend shifts as needed.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
  • Seven (7) years of relevant cybersecurity policy experience
  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications
  • DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level II Baseline Certification (At least one of these)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCAN-Security)
    • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
    • Certified Network Defender (CND)
    • COMPTIA Security+ CE
  • CSSP Incident Responder (at least one of these or at least on the CSSP Auditor certs.)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Cyber Security First Responder (CFR)
    • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
    • Coutd+

OR
  • CSSP Auditor
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Cloud+ Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

Clearance
  • Top Secret, IT-I with SCI Eligibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews, consolidates and develops cybersecurity policy in accordance with DLA requirements.
  • Fully versed in general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures and processes to ensure a balance of security and operational requirements.
  • Required to brief senior management on cybersecurity policy chances, updates and progress


Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Location: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, OH
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Low
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret - IT-I and be eligible for SCI

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $145,000 - $210,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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