Cybersecurity Analyst I

About the Role

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary

Under close supervision, a Cybersecurity Analyst I performs a variety of fundamental cybersecurity tasks in securing information systems, and maintaining the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operational environment to include; developing and updating system security plans (SSPs), developing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes. Work is at an entry level, involves deadlines, and generally supports members of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level Cybersecurity Analysts in obtaining technical information
• Keep informed of the current approved standards, codes, and procedures as they apply to the cybersecurity specialty
• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity/Information Assurance (IA)/System Security Engineering (SSE) and security assessment and authorization (A&A) in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Apply manager-approved risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), program managers, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Information Technology/Information Assurance, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification
• One year or more of experience in computer systems security, and/or related area of expertise
• Compliance or ability to become compliant to DoD 8570.01-M, IAT/Level I
• Possession of Security+ certification, or completion of Security+ within a designated timeframe
• Minimum of one of the following certifications: A+CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+CE, or SSCP

Qualifications

• Conceptual knowledge of RMF process, eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Cyber Risk Assessment (CRA), and Cyber Table Top (CTT) or related process
• Robust conceptual and practical understanding of IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services
• Experience supporting various system configurations such as standalone, local area networks (LANs), and wide area networks (WANs)
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively with the customer and Cybersecurity Engineering Support Team
• Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, executing, and assessing discussion-based exercises
• Ability to plan, organize, and work under strict deadlines

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in computer systems security or related area of technology preferred
• Associate's degree in Computer/Information Technology/Information Assurance/Cybersecurity, or a related field will be considered
• Compliance, or ability to become compliant with DoD 8140-511 Basic for DoD roles or industry standard security certification for non-DoD designated role, i.e. CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. This position will receive 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match (JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution; 100% Immediate Vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required. Routine travel to remote company work locations and work in field environment with occasional overnight assignment may be required.