Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Description

No relocation assistance is available for this role.

Clearance is required before start. The clearance type is Secret.

Travel is 25% of the time.

The Classified CIDO Solutions team at the company is hiring a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle work.

The role is full-time, on-site only, at the Colorado Springs, CO location.

The company builds secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies for defense missions, and works on them in changing global security conditions.

The role offers a chance to grow your network and skills, whether you are new to the field or already a recognized expert.

Responsibilities

• Run the cybersecurity program for every assigned information system and carry out all cybersecurity tasks.
• Lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls and configurations, improving the operational efficiency of the system's security posture.
• Assess systems and networks in the environment or enclave and identify where they drift from approved configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze whether established security requirements hold, and recommend added requirements and safeguards.
• Push through required government policy, recommend how processes should be tailored, and take part in and document process work.
• Set up and oversee strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A). This covers process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software and hardware research and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) each government accrediting authority requires, from pre-test preparation through testing, result analysis, and required reporting.
• Record the results of A&A and inspection activities, including technical or corrective actions, and work with the security team to send responses to the right cognizant authority.
• Prepare, review, and submit A&A documents such as the System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, and Plan of Action and Milestones for review and approval.
• Work on-site only, since the classified work does not allow virtual or telecommute options.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years, or an Associate's degree with 10 years, or a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL), eMass, SIEM tools, and compliance scanning.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for IAM Level III, such as CISM, CISSP, or CCISO.
• A current Secret clearance at minimum to be considered.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Preferred: a Master's degree in Cyber Security and 10 years of Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework (RMF) work.
• Preferred: knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, RMF, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.
• Preferred: knowledge of security tools such as Elk and Trellix.
• Preferred: knowledge of security frameworks and documents such as DAAG, SSPs, and SCTMs.
• Preferred: an active Top Secret clearance.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site at the Colorado Springs, CO location; no virtual or telecommute options.

Travel is 25% of the time.

No relocation assistance.

The salary guideline is shown in the benefits section and may vary based on scope, the candidate's experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may shorten or extend based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $129,300.00 to $193,900.00, set by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus pay, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Long Term Incentives may apply to Vice President or Director roles.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, varied projects and customers, and a friendly team.
• A 9/80 work schedule and a 401k matching program.