Cyber Operations Analyst

Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and information pertaining to NIOA Group businesses operating across the USA region. Proactively monitor the threat environment, mitigate risk, manage incidents, maintain compliance, and continuously improve the cyber security maturity and effectiveness of people, process and technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day cyber operations for business units within the USA region.
• Act as the cyber point of contact for staff at all levels of the organization, and service providers such as the MSSP.
• Develop and deliver tailored cyber awareness training, relevant to individuals, business areas, or business units as appropriate, and assess ongoing training effectiveness and workforce cyber maturity in a process of continuous improvement.
• Maintain the Cyber Incident Response Plan (IRP) to ensure it is effective at all times. Undertake simulation testing of the IRP with response team members.
• Support and backup the Incident Coordinator during cyber incident response and provide operational leadership as a key member of the Incident Response Team.
• Work constructively with local, regional and global colleagues, including the NIOA Group Cyber Security Manager, to understand, measure and maintain compliance with all cyber security related compliance obligations, e.g. DFARS, NIST, CMMC, ISO, etc.
• Proactively identify and remediate cyber weaknesses, and continuously reduce vulnerabilities and related risk.
• Maintain healthy and collaborative working relationships with international colleagues, e.g. Cyber Operations Analysts and external service providers in other regions.
• Support the development, awareness and adoption of internal cyber security policies, procedures etc.
• Maintain awareness of, and ideally familiarity with, various cyber security vendors and current products, and contribute to security architecture planning activities.
• Provide information security advice to the business, including evaluating new systems, software, and services for cyber risk, and propose mitigating controls.
• Develop collaborative relationships across Defense Industrial Base and represent NIOA’s interests at Defense industry meetings and events.
• Deliver operational cyber reporting for varied stakeholders as required, e.g. business unit management, executive leadership, and Information Security Committee (ISC).
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 5 years’ experience in cyber operations, including incident management.
• Developing and delivering cyber awareness training to increase cyber security maturity and organisational preparedness.
• Identifying and remediating cyber risks and threats in a complex environment.
• Administering cyber security systems and services, e.g. SIEM, EDR, VMS, particularly Microsoft technologies.
• Evaluation and implementation of cyber security solutions.
  
  

Travel

• Occasional travel required.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Maintain valid driver's license.
• Maintain eligibility to work with firearms under state and federal guidelines.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar.
  
  

What makes Barrett an exceptional place to work?

Benefits

Our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family-like work culture, accompanied by a variety of attractive benefits including:

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.
  
  

About Us

Barrett is a global leader in large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett’s revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms.

Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation.

At Barrett, we don’t just build firearms—we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. "There’s always a better way" is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast paced and customer focussed business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/

Additional Screening

• By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:
• Background Checks
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States