Standard Job DescriptionThis position requires Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.The Cybersecurity Analyst will partner with the security team, program, and government customers to perform as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Sunnyvale, CA. Classified Cybersecurity Analysts help secure lifesaving products and critical state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing systems by applying cutting edge cybersecurity principles. Rising to the challenge of building a more secure world for the warfighter, space exploration, climate sustainability and commercial use.
The work that Cybersecurity Analysts do can be summarized in this way:
- You will have a direct impact to national security, ultimately contributing to protecting your loved ones - this is dynamic, gratifying and impactful work!
- You will have the opportunity to engage in all aspects of the cyber discipline
- You can enjoy a work-life balance that allows for flex hours and a family-first culture
Key Responsibilities of this role includes:
- Oversee day-to-day information system security operations including hardware and software implementations.
- Carry out technical administration of IS in accordance with internal LM and customer security requirements, primarily Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Upkeep, monitor, analyze, and respond to network and security events.
- Document compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a plan of actions and milestones (POA&M) with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to address non-compliance in the allotted time frame.
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
- Balance competing priorities amongst multiple customers and programs.
- Auditing is a large part of this role's responsibility.
Basic Qualifications• Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Information Systems auditing experience
• Hands on experience with industry standard Information Assurance tools
• Technical familiarity with Windows or Linux-based operating systems, and their security requirements
Desired Skills- Knowledge of network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, perimeter protection).
- Knowledge of network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs.
- Knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), classified computer operations and experience with the technical configuration requirements for various operating Systems
- Demonstrated experience executing Security Hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
- Advanced knowledge of with Risk Management Framework (RMF) as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
implementation across multiple phases of a large program.
- Demonstrated technical experience configuring Windows, Networking, and NIX-based operating systems IAW DISA STIGs
- In-depth experience in system hardening, analysis, and vulnerability management
- Knowledgeable in Solaris/UNIX/Linux command line
- Experience implementing complex technologies at multiple classification levels within large environments and at an Enterprise level
- Prior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or System Administration experience.
Interview QuestionsProblem solving: Recall a time from your work experience when your manager was unavailable when a problem arose. What was the nature of the problem? How did you handle that situation?
Problem solving: When was the last time you had to solve a difficult problem, and what actions did you take?
Problem solving: Were you ever asked to do something you were not comfortable doing? What was it and how did you handle the situation?
Communication: Describe a time you failed to communicate effectively with a team or stakeholder. How did you realize it, what steps did you take to fix the situation, and what did you learn from it?
Technical Acumen: Thinking about the technology you have the best knowledge of, how have you used that knowledge to improve your work performance?
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
