Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Description

The company's CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a principal analyst to support work across the full information systems lifecycle.

The team's work is classified and centers on security assessment and accreditation of information systems.

Responsibilities

• Run system audits and ongoing monitoring across all security controls, configurations and operating processes to judge how secure the systems are.
• Assess systems and networks in their environment or enclave, and flag where they stray from approved configurations, enclave policy or local policy.
• Analyze whether security requirements hold, then propose additional requirements and safeguards.
• Help put required government policy into practice, suggest how processes should be tailored, and take part in and record process work.
• Set up strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems.
• Cover process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software and hardware review and release, emerging technology research, inspections and periodic audits.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) each government accrediting authority requires: prepare before tests, take part in them, analyze results and write the required reports.
• Record the results of A&A and technical or coordination activity, and build the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Hold one of these degree and experience combinations: a Master's with 3 years of technical experience, a Bachelor's with 5 years, an Associate's with 7 years, or a High School Diploma or GED with 9 years.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) with IAM level I certification or higher, such as Security+, CND, Cloud+, CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, CISSP-Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC or CCISO.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Be able to obtain and keep SAP/SAR access, which is a condition of staying employed.
• Preferred: a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred: IAM III certification.
• Preferred: experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as A&A under RMF.
• Preferred: Top Secret clearance, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a polygraph.
• Preferred: knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix and SCAP.
• Preferred: knowledge of frameworks and documents such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms and SCTMs.

Conditions

Work on-site full-time in Chandler, AZ. Remote and telecommuting options are not offered because of the classified nature of the work, so apply only if you are willing to be on-site.

A Secret clearance is required before you start.

No relocation assistance is available.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

The work schedule is 9/80.

The base salary range is $98,400.00 to $147,600.00. This is a general guide, and the offer depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, a wide range of projects and customers, and a friendly team.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan with 401(k) matching.
• Paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, plus annual bonuses that reward individual work and company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.