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JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Analyst
The Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and assessments of networks within enclaves to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies. The analyst will perform analyses to validate security requirements, assist in implementing government policies, and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems. Key responsibilities include security certification testing, software research, hardware introduction, and preparing the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include meeting U.S. Government 8140 requirements for IAM Level I and maintaining a Top Secret clearance. Preferred technical competencies include using ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs to solve complex security posture problems.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and validate established protections.
Assist in implementing government policies and document process tailoring and activities.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems through testing, research, and inspections.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) by preparing tests and analyzing results.
Document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, a Bachelor’s with 2 years, an Associate’s with 4 years, or a High School Diploma with 6 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I.
Must possess a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site, full-time at the San Diego, California campus.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).