Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Description

The company's CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support activities across the information systems lifecycle.

This role requires a Secret clearance to start, and the position involves about 10% travel.

The company's work is classified, so the role is fully on-site with no remote or virtual options. Apply only if you can work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Run system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations and operating processes to judge the security posture of information systems.
• Assess systems and networks inside their enclave or wider environment and flag where they depart from approved configurations, enclave policy or local policy.
• Analyse whether established security requirements hold, and recommend new requirements and safeguards.
• Help put required government policy into practice, suggest how processes should be tailored, and take part in and document process work.
• Set up strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization of systems, including analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software and hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections and periodic audits.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority, from test preparation through running the tests, analysing results and writing the required reports.
• Record the outcomes of Assessment and Authorization and technical or coordination work, and build the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
• The duties above are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• A Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree with 5 years, an Associate's degree with 7 years, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 9 years.
• A CISSP certification or an equivalent that meets US Government 8140 standards.
• A current US Government Secret clearance at minimum, which is required before you can be considered.
• The ability to obtain and keep access to Special Programs, which is a condition of staying employed.
• Preferred: a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred: experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment and Authorization under RMF.
• Preferred: knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix and SCAP.
• Preferred: knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms and SCTMs.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site work at the Redondo Beach, CA location, with no virtual or telecommute option.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Base salary range is $114,000.00 to $171,000.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on factors such as the scope of the role and your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Bonuses reward individual work and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan with 401k matching, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• A 9/80 work schedule, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to a wide range of projects and customers, and a friendly team.