Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Description

The company has been building wireless communications algorithms, waveforms and systems since 2000, from small radio products to fully integrated solutions.

The Information Technology team is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Analyst for governance and compliance. You will support the security program with a focus on governance, compliance and control effectiveness across cloud and on-premises environments, working with IT and Engineering to define security requirements, check that controls are in place, and keep policies, procedures and evidence matched to how work is actually done.

Team cohesion and self-improvement are shared responsibilities here, and the team works toward delivering excellence, pushing boundaries and empowering people.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity operations through governance oversight, validation of vulnerability results and incident documentation.
• Write, maintain and update security policies and procedures so they meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Assess implemented security controls, find compliance gaps and work with IT and Engineering on corrective actions that strengthen risk posture.
• Prepare for audits by validating, organizing and tracing evidence, and directly support formal assessments.
• Track findings and remediation through structured action plans until they are closed.
• Take part in risk assessments and give leadership clear, risk-based recommendations.
• Support access control governance, including least privilege and separation of duties.
• Support security governance and compliance across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Keep documentation current on system configurations, ownership and control implementation.
• Make sure policies, procedures and evidence reflect actual operations and implemented controls.
• Work with IT, Engineering, Program Management and Security leadership to carry out security initiatives effectively.
• Review vulnerability and configuration assessment results so findings are accurate, risk-ranked and mapped to applicable compliance controls.
• Apply your ISSM experience to governance, audit preparation and remediation tracking.
• Support security awareness and training in line with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of combined experience in risk management, information security, IT and cloud work.
• CompTIA Security+ CE, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of the start date.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning and DCSA security package development.
• Experience with NIST-based frameworks and supporting control implementation.
• Working knowledge of security technologies sufficient to assess control effectiveness, interpret findings and validate compliance evidence.
• Ability to review, assess and communicate vulnerability findings and remediation recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, a proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Sound judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• A champion of change who promotes innovation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, use hands and fingers, talk and hear, and use office equipment such as a PC, printer and telephone. Regularly sit for long periods.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Preferred: experience supporting CMMC readiness or formal audits.
• Preferred: prior experience in an ISSM or equivalent security governance role.
• Preferred: experience presenting risk, findings or security posture to leadership.
• Bonus: CISSP or CISM.
• Plus: active or recent (within 2 years) security clearance.

Conditions

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Many positions here require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one, and clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Conditional offers may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Background checks are run during onboarding where legally permitted and appropriate for the role, in line with applicable laws and privacy requirements.

Pay is $120,000 to $150,000 USD per year for the San Diego, California area, set by market, location, qualifications and experience.

The job description is not exhaustive, and the company may change, assign or reassign duties at any time for any reason.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.