Senior Cyber Security Analysts

Overview

cyDaptiv Solutions is seeking Senior Cyber Security Analysts with experience supporting Federal and DoD cyber security and information assurance projects. Specific experience with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a plus. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst must have a thorough knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), security principles, concepts, policies and regulations and be able to identify risks in information systems and work with system administrators and engineers to resolve security weaknesses.

The successful candidate will have experience identifying and documenting security control implementations. The candidate must also have experience working with various stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage and coordinate RMF/A&A activities in a collaborative manner.

Cyber Security Analyst – Responsibilities

• Implementing the DoD Assess and Authorize (A&A) process IAW DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)
• implement and in some cases oversee the implementation of the RMF process. The RMF process will be implemented and maintained in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS).
• Develop and maintain security processes and controls that ensure security posture meets and/or exceeds FISMA and other Federal security standards as required
• Create documentation in support of the A&A efforts to include Security Control Assessment Report, System Security Plan and Security Standard Operating Procedures
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or engineering discipline preferred. (8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education)
• A minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in IT security methods and procedures
• Extensive knowledge in applying IT security techniques and methods
• Experience in Heath IT environments is a plus (but not required).
• Extensive knowledge in NIST Risk Management Framework in Federal/Civilian and Department of Defense environments.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to learn new system security techniques.

Job Type:

• Contract to Hire Full-time (Seoul) and Full Time (Washington DC metro area)
• The full-time position located in South Korea comes with a generous relocation allowance.
• The Full-time position in the DC metro area requires periodic OCONUS travel.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and implementation of technical controls.
• DoD IASAE II Certification CASP CE or CISSP (or Associate) or CSSLP

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in related field (or equivalent experience)

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret or clearable at the Secret Level

If you are interested in this opening, please send email to: careers@cyDaptiv.com