Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

Cybersecurity Analyst (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. The Cybersecurity Analyst will prepare, maintain, and implement an Information System Security Plan (ISSP) that accurately reflects the security protection measures for each classified or unclassified information system for which they are responsible.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction and assistance for the development of several artifacts to include (Categorization Planning, Implementation Planning, ISCM Strategic Planning, Contingency Plans, Change Management, and Incidence Response Plans. etc.).

• Works closely with the System Administrator to maintain the system's security and accreditation status.

• Ensures implementation of these security measures by conducting security reviews and system tests.

• Ability to analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning results.

• Implements site procedures for marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying media/equipment used for classified information.

• Is responsible for changes to the classified system components, environment, and location, including temporary relocation to another classified area.

• Serves as a resource to users for all questions concerning classified systems.

• Verifies user access requests are approved; controls user access.

• Ensures users are instructed on the appropriate use of computer systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of three years of experience in systems design, development and integration preferred.

• Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies, and standards is preferred.

• Working knowledge Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience preferred, to include NIST SP 800 series and FIPS 199.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Managerial Level II certification requirements at time of employment.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or managing DoD and DoN IA Portfolios is desired

• Prefer a working knowledge of STIG Viewer, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) reporting and understanding of Compliance Task Orders (CTO)s

• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) a plus.

• Knowledge of RDT&E and/or tactical systems

• Knowledge of Interim Authority to Test (IATT)

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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