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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager - To with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services · Rockville, MD · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$150k–$190k/yrFull-time

About the role

The successful candidate will lead and manage cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust protection of sensitive information and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information systems and data.
  • Supervise cybersecurity personnel and oversee daily security operations.
  • Develop, monitor, and conduct testing of cybersecurity plans and controls using government-approved tools and methodologies.
  • Document test results, risk assessments, and residual risk reports, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and best practices, including NIST Special Publications.
  • Demonstrate expertise in Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), including NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, CNSSI standards, and other federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Create and maintain EHSS Security Policies, including the EHSS Privacy Plan, EHSS Configuration Management Plan, and other security-related documentation.
  • Implement and support Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management.
  • Apply expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security requirements, security assessments, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)/Continuous Monitoring.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT security, risk management, and policy development.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.
  • Proficiency in NIST frameworks, risk assessments, security controls, and federal cybersecurity policies.
  • Strong understanding of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes and federal security compliance requirements.
  • Top Secret clearance Required.

Skills

  • Expertise in Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A).
  • Knowledge of Incident Response practices, vulnerability management, Plan of Action and Milestone management, Zero Trust Architecture, cloud requirements and assessments.
  • Experience with Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)/Continuous Monitoring.
  • Strong understanding of NIST frameworks and federal cybersecurity policies.
  • Knowledgeable in NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, CNSSI standards, and other federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Must hold relevant certifications such as GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISSP, or equivalent.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

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