Odyssey Systems

Senior Cybersecurity Program Analyst

Odyssey Systems$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with Top Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 12 years of experience (5 years in DoD acquisition).
  • 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications; 8 years in DoD acquisition preferred.
  • Certification as an 805-IT Program Auditor (Intermediate or Advanced) is required.
  • Strong familiarity with Defense Acquisition processes and DoD Security Requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and maintain data for cybersecurity reporting requirements.
  • Identify compliance gaps and develop action plans for resolution.
  • Ensure implementation of security improvements for assigned systems.
  • Integrate cybersecurity requirements into organizational continuity planning.
  • Monitor cybersecurity tasks to ensure successful completion.
  • Identify alternative INFOSEC strategies for system risks.
  • Audit cybersecurity information and report any issues to leadership.

Benefits

  • Full-time opportunity with job stability.
  • Exciting role supporting critical defense programs.
  • Located in Palmdale, CA, with no required travel.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Program Analyst providing support to the AFLCMC/C3I C2ISR Division. C3I C2ISR Division provides support for all the weapon systems, platforms, cells, and capabilities managed by the C2ISR Division in support of AFLCMC/HB, and other classified programs designated under C3I or extensions of HB under C2ISR.

This is a full-time position located in Palmdale, CA

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting requirements IAW cybersecurity law, regulation, and policy
  • Identify gaps in cybersecurity compliance for the assigned system, create plans of action to resolve cybersecurity gaps, communicate plans to organizational leadership, execute plans to ensure cybersecurity compliance is met
  • Ensure security improvement action are identified, validated, and implemented as required for the assigned system; tracks cybersecurity program requirements to ensure successful implementation
  • Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for the assigned system and organization; makes recommendations to update cybersecurity policy for organizational efficiency
  • Plan, monitor, and track cybersecurity tasks to ensure successful completion
  • Identify alternative information security (INFOSEC) strategies to address cybersecurity tasks or requirements that are a risk to the system's continued operation and mission success
  • Monitor the assigned system to ensure cybersecurity data and data sources meet cybersecurity policy requirements, and communicate status to organizational leaders
  • Audit cybersecurity information, data, system configuration, and other cybersecurity characteristics to ensure requirements are met; report gaps or issues to division cybersecurity leadership
  • Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and SW
  • Review source code scanning reports to identify vulnerabilities and identify risks
  • Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts; develop contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and other methods to mitigate and/or resolve cybersecurity risks
  • Identify and document the requirements necessary to ensure SW acquisition programs, contract requirements, or other product development efforts meet applicable cybersecurity law, regulation, and policy
  • Develop methods to ensure programs or projects meet the requirements of DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling
  • Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks related to system/application efforts to include Assessment and Authorization efforts, system audits, and other quality checks; ensure cybersecurity RMF artifacts (documents, data, etc.) meet the requirements of cybersecurity policy
  • Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
  • Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
  • Ensure the rigorous application of INFOSEC/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services
  • Perform the Information System Security Engineer duties in an Information Assurance (IA) Workforce System Architecture and Engineering position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems


Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition.

Years of Experience: 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight of which must be in DoD acquisition.

Certifications: 805-IT Program AuditorIntermediate or Advanced.

Technical Skills
  • Experience with Defense Acquisition System processes including UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition and Acquisition of Services.
  • Familiarity with DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) is required.
  • In depth knowledge of DISA policy and guidance is required.

Additional Information

Location: Palmdale, CA

Travel: None

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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