Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Description

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

The company builds secure, affordable, multi-domain systems and technologies for government missions.

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 in their enclave, spotting where they stray from approved configurations, enclave policy or local policy.
• Analyze whether 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 record process work.
• Set up strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, covering process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software and hardware review, emerging technology research, inspections and periodic audits.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) each government accrediting authority requires by preparing before tests, taking part in them, analyzing results and writing the required reports.
• Document A&A results and technical and coordination activity, and build the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Hold a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's with 5 years, or an Associate's with 7 years. A high school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirement for the Principal Cybersecurity Analyst role by holding Security+ CE, and keep that certification to stay employed.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered. Keep the clearance to stay employed.
• Be able to obtain and keep access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as A&A under RMF.
• Preferred: CI polygraph.
• Preferred: Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix and SCAP.
• Preferred: Knowledge of security frameworks and documents such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms and SCTMs.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site work at the Woodland Hills, CA location. Remote or telecommuting work is not offered because the work is classified.

Travel about 10% of the time.

A Top Secret clearance is needed before start. No relocation assistance is offered.

Works a 9/80 schedule.

Primary level base salary range is $114,000.00 to $171,000.00, set by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Applications are expected to stay open about 20 days from the posting date, but may close earlier or later depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, varied projects and customers, and a friendly team.
• Healthcare and benefits including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan with 401k matching, paid company holidays, and PTO for vacation or personal business.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus. Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.