Cybersecurity Analyst, Mid-Level, Innovation Program

• Effectively uses Innovation Analytics to conduct threat-based analysis using current system vulnerabilities
  
• Helps establish initiatives to support the AO, MAJCOMs, bases, etc. understand and improve their cybersecurity posture
  
• Aggregates compliance deficiencies from system-through-Authorizing Official boundary
  
• Contributes to the development and refinement of data models and algorithms for assurance potential scoring
  

• Applies knowledge of RMF to support the Innovation module development for Authorization To Operate (ATO) and Continuous Authorizations
  
• Assists in automating security control assessments reviews to decrease manual processing time and improve risk assessment quality
  

• Works effectively with cross functional teams to align cybersecurity initiatives with operational requirements
  
• Clearly communicates complex technical concepts to various stakeholders
  

• Actively participates in identifying areas for improvement in Innovation modules and methodologies
  
• Contributes ideas and solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity processes
  
• Suggests best practices. Create and share meeting notes with major points and action items; develop or capture requirements from discussions and meetings; develop process flowcharts; create associated documentation; develop simple plans; make timely and accurate reports; uses available technology to facilitate tasks and projects.
  

• Stays current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices
  
• Applies new knowledge to improve Innovation cybersecurity capability development
  

• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., customer, development team, etc.) for effective dashboards that provide actionable insights into cybersecurity posture
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to automate data collection and transformation processes to improve reporting efficiency
  
• Conducts quality assurance analysis to ensure data accuracy and reliability in all analytics deliverables
  
• Develops and maintains documentation for all reporting solutions
  
Provides training and support to team members on use of analytics tools and to interpret dashboards

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• Assists with assessing customer needs, issues, and challenges in the Risk Management Process
  
• Supports the development of requirements for cybersecurity innovation projects and methodologies
  
• Helps develop project scope, milestones, and plans for cybersecurity innovation initiatives
  
• Collaborates with the Development Team to ensure capabilities, functions, and products meet operational requirements
  
• Assists with the development of PowerBI dashboards to visualize cybersecurity metrics and trends across the enterprise
  
• Assists with the creation and optimization of Excel-based reporting solutions using Power Query and pivot tables for data transformation and analysis
  
• Assists with the integration of cybersecurity dashboards and reports into SharePoint for enhanced visibility and accessibility
  
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators and metrics for cybersecurity analytics continuous improvements
  
• Assists with project scheduling and task status monitoring
  
• Transitions assigned innovation projects and products to operations
  
• Develops and delivers training on assigned innovation projects, with a focus on analytics modules
  
• Provides backup support during high demand periods to the operational cybersecurity analysts conducting risk assessments in support of the government's security control assessors (SCA)
  
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of innovation modules, particularly the analytics modules
  
• Supports data integration and analysis to improve cybersecurity posture of systems, enclaves, and organizations
  
• Assists in generating and interpreting monthly actionable cybersecurity reports for the authorizing official and system owners using deployed innovation analytics modules
  
Performs all other duties, as assigned

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity, Math, Science, or Engineering required
  
• IAM Level II Certification required
  
• CompTIA Data Certification required, or must be able to obtain within 3 months of date of hire
  
• Must have 3-5 years of experience conducting risk assessments (NIST SP 800-53)
  
• Must have 1-2 years of former ISSM/ISSO experience
  
• Must have at least 1-2 years of intermediate experience with PowerBI, including DAX fundamentals, data modeling, and dashboard creation
  
• Must have at least 1-3 years of advanced Excel skills, specifically in Power Query for data transformation, pivot tables for analysis, and spreadsheet optimization
  
• 1-3 years of experience transitioning projects into operations required
  
• 1-3 years of practical experience analyzing, interpreting, and creating actionable cybersecurity reports from sources like ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, and open-source tools (Nmap, OWASP Zap, etc.) required
  
• Microsoft PowerBI Data Analyst Associate Certification strongly desired
  
• Microsoft Excel Expert Certification strongly desired
  
• ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) preferred
  
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
  
• Associate of ISC2 certification or designation preferred
  
• Must be detail-oriented, factual and analytical with a solutions-minded focus
  
• Must be able to follow all best practices and be process oriented
  
• Must be flexible and agile to be able to transition across multiple tasks and projects
  
• Must be willing to learn new technology, as required
  
• Must be willing to receive feedback, learn, and grow as a team while working towards the organization's goals
  
• Must have strong communication skills (visual, written, and verbal) and be able to receive and build on feedback
  
• Must be able to work onsite in Hampton, VA
  
Must have an active DoD security clearance

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Benefits