Cybersecurity Analyst

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) program. The Space Systems Command (SSC) has the collective USSF mission responsibility for the development, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment of space systems providing early missile warning capability; environmental sensing; precision navigation, guidance, and timing; nuclear event detection; space launch capability; national and military satellite communications capabilities; launch range and network systems; advanced systems; and technology development programs.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Owner (ISO) to ensure security posture is met and maintained.
• Develop security policies, procedures, plans, and all other evidence of compliance with various security controls.
• Create and maintain RMF documentation to include Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) database entries with System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), all other artifacts and documentation tied to the NIST processes.
• Provide support to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture for the system until its disposal.
• Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines via eMASS or equivalent, IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance, and plans.
• Review, assess, create, and update enclave documentation in eMASS and any Configuration Management (CM) system for the ISSM review and approval such as: Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, Category selection checklist, control results, and POA&Ms.
• Identify, collect, review, and maintain RMF required artifacts IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans.
• Maintain cybersecurity data for systems registered in the ITIPS IAW FISMA requirements.
• Conduct and/or report annual FISMA security reviews, contingency test completion dates, and validation of cybersecurity control compliance, IAW cybersecurity guidance, the organizational cybersecurity strategy, and POA&M.
• Conduct annual control validations (ACVs) for all NC3 systems IAW AF Global Strike Command (AFGSC) cybersecurity guidance and for all non-NC3 systems in a similar manner, but in accordance with SSC/ECP policies and schedule.
• Create and maintain mission common control packages and serve as the common control provider for each mission system.
• Create and maintain Authority-to-Connect (ATC) guest system packages in eMASS for non-USSF systems connected to SSC/ECP systems.
• Ensure the required cybersecurity functional activities and actions during the systems’ O&S phase are conducted IAW cybersecurity related laws and regulations such as the National Cybersecurity Protection Act, FISMA, OMB A1-30 mandate, and EO 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Resilience including policies, standards, special publications, instructions and guidance from the DoD, Military, NIST, CNSS, Defense Information System Agency (DISA), and Department of the AF (DAF).
• Participate in the system’s IPTs and sustainment contractor meetings/teleconferences, change control boards (CCBs) and working groups (WGs) to ensure the continued alignment of cybersecurity requirements in the technical baselines, the system security architecture, information flows, design, and security controls.
• Evaluate system’s sources of changes such as Deficiency Reports (DRs), Problem Reports (PRs), Change Requests/Proposals (CRs/CPs), Request For Change (RFC), and AF Form 1067s; determine the security impacts of proposed or actual changes to the system, environment, threats, and vulnerabilities; and if any, update all needed RMF artifacts to reflect the changes/revisions.
• Document all findings. Perform security impact analysis on any system change and appropriately prepare letters of assurance, security impact letters, and risk assessment letters to include exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements when applicable.
• Monitor and adhere to the system’s A&A schedule deadlines IAW the Program Office’s Cybersecurity Plan and IPT’s schedule.
• Review annually and provide recommended updates to program cybersecurity policies and plans IAW cybersecurity guidance.
• Review and provide advice on RMF related memorandums of agreements/memorandums of understanding/service level agreements/interconnection service agreements (MOA/MOU/SLA/ISA) for RMF compliance IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans.
• Afford assistance with the cybersecurity vulnerability management plan and risk assessment capability.
• Receive and review ACAS and SCC reports from the sustainment contractor for each system quarterly and characterize risk for each system semi-annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6+ years of experience including 2+ years of experience in performing IAT level II or IAM level II functions.
• An associates degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
• IAT or IAM Level II Certification per DoD 8570.01M.
• Experience with DoD RMF functions and processes and / or DISA IASE.
• Experience with Xacta.
• Experience with FISMA, eMASS and / or ITIPS.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise the work of others.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

Travel

Little if any travel is required.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.

AAP / EEO Statement

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.