Job Description
The Cyber Analyst, Mid-level, applies expertise and work experience executing cyber risk assessments to perform duties assigned by the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Authorizing Official (EAO) systems. The ideal candidate will provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and networking.
- This position requires onsite work in Hampton, VA
Duties
Determines system vulnerabilities and residual risk based on analysis of technical artifacts, interviews, and evaluation of current system stateEvaluates effectiveness of proposed mitigationsContributes toward recommendations on technical / policy changes, processes and methodologies to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risk on information technology within the SCA's appointed authorization boundary.Works with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCARs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and cybersecurity risk assessments are completed with time and quality standards established by Division leadership and Task Lead.Supports program and projects with security and information assurance requirements elicitation based on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent researchPerforms all other duties, as assignedRequirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.IAM Level II Certification IAW the DoD approved 8140 baseline certifications requiredMust have at least 5 years of experience in cyber risk assessment or experience with technologies utilized in AFNET or DoD systemsProficiency with eMASS preferredMust have familiarization with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130 and DODI 8510.01Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with attention to detail requiredMust be able to take initiative and be self-motivatedQuick learner; passionate about technology and able to learn new technology areas as directedAbility to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review teamEffective team player with good interpersonal skillsMust be able to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication skills requiredMust be able to display professionalism in all situationsKnowledge in emerging technologies including cloud, AI and virtualization, networking, systems engineering, identity management, web technologies, system administration, and system security preferredThis position requires onsite work. Must be flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.Must have an active DoD security clearanceBenefits
Referentia offers a comprehensive set of benefits which includes health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, drug), paid time off, group term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, income protection coverage, 401K retirement plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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