Job Description

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Hybrid)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join a dynamic, mission-focused team. This role serves as a subject matter expert for all cybersecurity and information assurance requirements of the program office, contributing to the security and integrity of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate system architecture design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting from a cybersecurity perspective to ensure compliance and integration of required cybersecurity products.

• Translate military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance requirements.

• Prepare and review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy and address cybersecurity-related failures during Government and contractor tests.

• Integrate cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST into system lifecycle processes, from design to deployment.

• Review and assess system performance against cybersecurity requirements and evaluate risks in meeting user needs.

• Assist in developing and reviewing cybersecurity-related acquisition documents and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.

• Implement the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and support the ISSM in security control implementation and documentation reviews.

• Address cybersecurity-related policy, budgetary, programmatic, and doctrinal issues within the organization.

• Develop information assurance approval documentation and guide cybersecurity measures across system lifecycles.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and daily certification and accreditation activities.

• Manage incident coordination with local Network Enterprise Centers (NEC) and Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT).

• Ensure compliance with DoD Inspector General (IG) Cybersecurity Self-Assessment checklists and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

• Implement audit measures, participate in inspections and surveys, and evaluate corrective actions for compliance.

• Participate in post-award reviews, program design reviews, and IPTs as a cybersecurity engineering representative.

• Mentor team members and establish innovative cybersecurity strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship  is required due to the sensitivity of the role.

• Active Secret DoD Clearance required.

• Education & Experience:

  • Masters Degree in Cybersecurity.

  • 20+ years of relevant experience.

• Certifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

  • Security+ Certification.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Extensive experience in operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification for embedded systems accredited at the Secret level and below.

  • Strong knowledge of AR 25-2, DoD RMF, and eMASS software with recent accreditation experience (within the last two years).

  • Proficient in systems engineering processes, network security architecture, and developing cybersecurity policies and requirements.

  • In-depth understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards, integration, and accreditation processes.

  • Demonstrated

     ability to lead cybersecurity efforts independently with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in establishing innovative cybersecurity strategies.

• Recognized expertise in the cybersecurity community with the ability to mentor team members effectively.

Join the team to safeguard mission-critical systems and lead innovative cybersecurity solutions in a collaborative and challenging environment.

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