Cybersecurity Systems Analyst, Associate

About the role

FEDITC is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Analyst, Associate to work at MacDill AFB. A United States Citizenship and an active TS/SCI DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment and authorization coordination.
• Advises and assists the customer with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develops a Plan of Action and Milestones for resolving network deficiencies in accordance with DODI 8510.01 and ICD 503.
• Assesses network compliance against controls listed in NIST 800-53 and creates A&A packages.
• Performs assessment, compliance, and validation of IT systems to support the Cybersecurity program.
• Executes a comprehensive assessment, compliance and validation of customer networks to ensure compliance with regulations and security and standards.
• Identifies and mitigates potential shortcomings and vulnerabilities to ensure the integrity of customer systems.
• Advises on network and system risks, risk mitigation courses of action, and operational considerations.
• Performs security evaluations and vulnerability assessments using the DOD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus vulnerability scanning tool and Security Content Automation Protocol tool.
• Identifies applicable STIGs and performs assessments using the Security Content Automation Protocol tool.
• Liaises with network and system administrators to correct identified deficiencies.
• Scans (or reviews scans) for new systems and applications being introduced into the SOF environment, identifies issues, and drafts certification letters for the government.
• Liaises with the Site Integration Facility (SIF) to ensure systems and applications meet the standards in the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Tracks A&A status of SIE governed ISs and ensures artifacts and documentation are available in the USSOCOM-chosen automated tool.
• Advises stakeholders on the adequacy of implementation of cybersecurity requirements.
• Provides DoD & IC RMF subject matter expertise and assists with the development and execution of the RMF program.
• Maintains, tracks, and validates DISN, cloud and DIA connection approval packages.
• Develops and maintains supporting documentation for new and existing networks, cloud environments, information systems and technologies as they are introduced into the SIE.
• Develops and reviews the A&A of SIE networks, cloud environments, systems, services, telecommunication circuits, mobile devices, portable electronic devices, hardware, and software using the DoD & IC RMF to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), or Authority to Connect (ATC).
• Performs risk and vulnerability assessments of IT and IS for authorization; prepares risk assessment reports for submission to the SCA and Authorizing Official/Designated Authorizing Official/Designated Accrediting Authority (AO/DAO/DAA) in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assists with the enforcement of A&A, as well as DoD, DIA, USSOCOM, Component Command, TSOC, and deployed forces’ connection standards for networks and systems.
• Tracks and maintains A&A databases, websites and tools to ensure that networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Tracks and reports to higher headquarters organizations (e.g., USCYBERCOM, DIA) compliance with applicable Cybersecurity regulations and directives.
• Ensures timely notifications are made to responsible individuals and organizations in order to prevent lapses in accreditations (e.g., 30, 60, and 90 day notices).
• Develops and maintains an Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) Plan addressing ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, security controls, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions.
• Identifies, assesses, and advises on cybersecurity control compliance and associated risks.
• Coordinates with USCYBERCOM, DoD, DIA, NSA, DISA, and subordinate organizations to support the resolution of issues with security, A&A, connection approvals, and waiver requests.
• Performs network, cloud, information systems, hardware, software and device security authorization and assessments, as well as the application and execution of policy, including project management support services.
• Validates the patching of systems, performs validation scanning, develops Plans of Action & Milestone (POA&Ms), and reports as directed by applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides subject matter expertise for COA development and the implementation of Cybersecurity mitigation strategies.
• Develops and implements required processes, procedures, and capabilities to mitigate vulnerabilities and weaknesses for software and hardware deployment.
• Identifies, implements and validates continued effectiveness of key performance parameters and applied security measures.
• Performs analytics on cybersecurity posture and provides reports to the AO/DAO and applicable stakeholders as required per ISCM and AO/DAO direction.

Qualifications

• Less than 5 years of progressive, relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the US Combatant Commands (USCENTCOM/USSOCOM) is desired
• Technical background with system administration experience, architecture and engineering preferred
• Technical background in networking, identity management, Microsoft and Linux operating systems, database, and mobility
• Working knowledge of the RMF
• Knowledge of the Telos Xacta or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Services (eMASS) system is desired
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with DoD IA processes and policies (e.g., DODI 8510.01, NIST, CNSS and other cybersecurity policies, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 65101.01, Incident Response and other IA policies)
• BA/BS Degree
• IAT Level II
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required
• Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’s Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s)