Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Description

The CIDO Classified Solutions team at the company is hiring a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to help with the full life cycle of information systems.

The company builds secure, affordable, multi-domain systems and technologies for security missions, and the team values curiosity, new ideas and building a long career.

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required before you start. The role involves no travel. Reference code: Cyb517.

Responsibilities

• Own 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, aiming to make the security posture run more efficiently.
• Assess systems and networks in your environment or enclave, and flag any that deviate from approved configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze whether established security requirements still hold, and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Drive adoption of required government policy, recommend how processes should be tailored, and take part in and document 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 research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) each government accrediting authority requires, from test preparation through analyzing results and writing the required reports.
• Record A&A and inspection results, 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

• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years, or an Associate's degree with 10 years, or a High School Diploma or GED with 12 years.
• Current U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment and Authorization under RMF.
• Working knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• At minimum, a Security+ certification, plus the ability to obtain a CompTIA IAM Level 3 certification (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO) within 6 months of starting.
• Preferred: a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Preferred: Top Secret clearance, SAP or SAR access, SCI access, and/or a polygraph.
• Preferred: knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site work at the Northridge, Corbin Avenue location in California. No virtual or telecommute options, because of the classified nature of the work, so apply only if you can work on-site.

Base salary range is $142,200.00 to $213,400.00. Final offers depend on factors such as the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

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

Benefits

• Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus that rewards individual results and shares company performance.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan with 401k matching, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• A 9/80 work schedule and flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities, exposure to a wide range of projects and customers, and a friendly team environment.