Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

Description

Relocation assistance may be available for this role.

Starting the job requires a Top Secret clearance.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

The team is the CIDO Classified Solutions group, which supports information systems across their lifecycle.

The work is classified, so the role is fully on-site at the Redondo Beach, CA location, with no virtual or telecommuting option. Apply only if you can work on-site.

The company builds secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies for strategic missions, and its work spans new hires through senior industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Run the cybersecurity program for every assigned information system and carry out all related tasks.
• Lead regular reviews of audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls and configurations to improve the security posture.
• Assess systems and networks in the enclave, and flag any deviation from approved configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze whether security requirements are met, and recommend further requirements and safeguards.
• Push required government policy into practice, suggest how processes should be tailored, and take part in and record process work.
• Set up and run strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software and hardware reviews, 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 running the tests, analyzing results, and writing reports.
• Record A&A and inspection results along with any 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 approval.

Requirements

• A Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree and 8 years, an Associate's degree and 10 years, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 12 years.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst, such as CISSP or an equivalent.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Top 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 access to Special Programs as 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 Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• Preferred: knowledge of security frameworks and documents such as NIST, JSIG, SSPs, ITCSCs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Conditions

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

Travel about 10% of the time.

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

Base salary range is $142,200.00 to $213,400.00. Final pay depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Equal opportunity applies.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to a wide range of projects and customers, and a friendly team.
• A 9/80 work schedule, healthcare and other benefits, and a 401k with company matching.
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary annual bonus, plus Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director roles.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.