Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Remote, United States

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Position Summary:

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery) to support its Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Team and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of business contingency and IT service recovery plans that help NSF sustain operations during disruptive events and recover quickly. The analyst will work with federal and contractor staff across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity policy, risk management, and service recovery, as well as other NSF stakeholders. The position requires expertise in disaster recovery, risk management, and actionable contingency strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery):$125,000 6 $130,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Professional development, training, and certification support

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isnt just a promise, its part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans that meet NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34.

Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and establish mitigation strategies.

Design service recovery procedures and define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key systems and services.

Coordinate with NSF directorates, offices, and branches to integrate IT continuity and recovery into agency preparedness efforts.

Maintain contingency and recovery documentation and provide leadership with regular status updates.

Stay current on continuity, IT, and cybersecurity practices and federal guidance.

Develop and deliver training so staff understand their recovery responsibilities.

Support compliance with applicable requirements, including FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, the E-Government Act, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2, and FEMAs Continuity Guidance Circular.

Recommend improvements to contingency planning based on changes in technology, business needs, regulations, incidents, and exercises.

Assist the Oversight and Compliance Team with governance, risk, and compliance work, including policy writing and assessment and authorization activities, when not assigned to service recovery tasks.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

Compliance & Quality Support:

At least five years of experience in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity policy, or business continuity planning, including at least three years documenting policies, procedures, and plans.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and with cross-functional teams, and maintain accurate, compliant documentation.

Familiarity with federal requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST, and FEMA standards.

Technical & Systems Support:

Strong knowledge of disaster recovery tools, IT infrastructure, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, and service recovery practices.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to nontechnical stakeholders.

Reporting & Analysis:

Experience analyzing, designing, and documenting plans for complex IT environments.

Strong understanding of business impact analysis, risk management, and continuity planning.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related field.

Relevant certification, such as ABCP, CBCP, CISSP, CISA, DRCS, or a Disaster Recovery Institute International certification.

Experience with cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure, hybrid IT environments, cloud disaster recovery solutions, or virtualization technologies.

Experience in federal government or public-sector IT continuity planning.

Experience with federal agency-specific systems or classified information environments.

Experience with ServiceNow.

Work Environment:

This is a remote position requiring the use of a government-imaged laptop. Collaboration takes place primarily through email and Microsoft Teams. Employees are expected to work during the federal clients office hours.