Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description:

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft fleet. Our company is looking for a Cybersecurity subcontractor professional to join our team. The subcontractor will be responsible for execution of all aspects of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directives to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes assisting information system owners with development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs) using the existing RSA Archer application on the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Network (NNPP Net) to support information system authorization. Additionally, the subcontractor will assist in the development of Plans of Action and Milestone (POA&Ms) and Risk Based Decisions (RBDs) for deficiencies found during the information system authorization process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• At least four years of combined experience in the following roles; security control validator, security control assessor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
• At least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)
• At least two years of experience working with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
• Security Certification

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with the RSA Archer application
• At least two years of experience working on IT security project teams
• At least one year of experience managing IT projects
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and services (Data Centers, physical and virtual servers, local and wide area networking components, cloud Infrastructure/Platform/Software as a Service, etc.)
• Knowledge of security policies such as NIST Special Publications, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DOD Cloud Computing Security Resource Guide (SRG)
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools
• Previous work authorizing information systems within a classified DoE or DoD environment
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) certification

Job Locations:

• West Mifflin, PA
• Schenectady, NY
• Positions to be filled: one candidate at each location, or both candidates at a single location.

Required Security Clearance:

• Department of Energy Q
• Clearance needed or ability to obtain.
• Start date will be delayed until clearance is approved (could be 6 months or longer).

Required Experience:

• 0-5yrs
• 5-10yrs

Job Duration:

• 1 year 4 option yrs

Earliest Possible Start Date:

• 5/5/2025

Percent Teleworking:

• 25%
• 75% onsite work required in West Mifflin, PA and/or Schenectady, NY

Salary Range:

• $110,000 - $150,000, based on qualifications and experience

Citizenship Status:

• Must be a US citizen

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Department of Energy Q clearance?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• InfoSys Security Mngr (ISSM)/InfoSys Security Officer (ISSO): 4 years (Required)
• Security Control Validator/ Security Control Assessor: 4 years (Required)
• Risk Management Framework: 2 years (Required)
• Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP): 2 years (Required)
• Cybersecurity: 4 years (Preferred)
• NIST standards (800-37, 800-53, 800-53a): 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security (Required)

Location:

• Schenectady, NY 12309 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Schenectady, NY 12309 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000