Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support their Lorton, VA location. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining a secure cybersecurity posture across QinetiQ's enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cyber security assurance controls and processes
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident analysis
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies
• Perform vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems
• Scan information systems using tools like Nessus
• Create documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal process documents, and input into cyber policies
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization's cyber security posture
• Develop and maintain a System Security Plan (SSP) and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to address any gaps
• Conduct DoD NIST 800-171 assessments
• Cooperate with DoD audits and provide evidence of compliance

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 years of Cyber Security experience managing system security controls, accreditations, and ATOs
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience, master's may be substituted for 4 years of experience
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Relevant certifications: CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst +, Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CISSP (a plus)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 USD. The salary range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About the Role

This position involves providing Cybersecurity Analyst support in coordination with QinetiQ's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure a secure cybersecurity posture across the QinetiQ enterprise.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include at least 6 years of Cyber Security experience managing system security controls, accreditations, and ATOs, a bachelor's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience, and a master's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst +, Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CISSP are also required.

Benefits

QinetiQ US offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can be authentic, valued, respected, and reach their full potential. The company supports its employees with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of employees and their families, and opportunities to work with a purpose.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified in the job posting.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Cyber Security, with experience in managing system security controls, accreditations, and ATOs. They should also have a bachelor's degree or relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst +, Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CISSP.

Company Overview

QinetiQ US is a subsidiary of QinetiQ, a world-class company that delivers innovative technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems. Our work contributes to research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).