Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Description

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

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

No relocation assistance is offered.

You must hold a Top Secret clearance before you start.

Travel is expected at about 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Run the cybersecurity program for every assigned information system and carry out all related cybersecurity tasks.
• Lead recurring reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls and configurations, aiming to improve the security posture of the system.
• Assess systems and networks in their enclave or environment and flag any deviation from approved configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze whether established security requirements hold, and propose additional requirements and safeguards.
• Push forward the required government policy, suggest how processes should be tailored, and take part in and record process work.
• Set up and manage strict program controls that reduce risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software and hardware review, 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 and test participation through result analysis and report writing.
• Record the outcomes of A&A and inspection work, including technical or corrective actions, and work with the security team to send responses to the right 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.

Requirements

• A master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree plus 8 years, or an associate's degree plus 10 years. A high school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a completed degree.
• You must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for this role by holding CISSP or CISM, and keep that certification current as a condition of employment.
• You must 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. Keeping the clearance is a condition of employment.
• You must be able to obtain and keep access to Special Access Programs as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred: experience with 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

This is a full-time, on-site role at the Woodland Hills, CA campus. No virtual or telecommute options are available because of the classified work.

The base salary range is $142,200.00 to $213,400.00. This range is a general guideline, and the offer depends on factors such as the scope of the role and your experience, education, skills, and the market.

Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards individual work and shares company results. Vice President and Director roles may also be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan with 401k matching.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) 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.