Cybersecurity Analyst

Position: Cybersecurity Analyst

Duration - 6 months or longer

Location: Falls Church, VA(Onsite)

Visa: W2 profiles accepted, no C2C. **

Certification requirements:

• At start date must possess an active CompTIA Security CE certification.
• At start date, must possess one of the following CSSP Incident Responder certifications:
• CySA , CEH, IH
• When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD Secret clearance day one and prior to entry on duty.

Job Description:

• Supports the Army National Guard Department of Defense Information Network s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, application hosting and associated services. This enterprise network, one of the nation s largest in the Department of Defense, provides soldiers with access to the Internet, securely allows them to connect with other databases and networks, and provides leaders with tools for training, mission planning and execution. The network supports more than 124,000 users at 3,000 locations across all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD Secret clearance day one and prior to entry on duty.
• 6 years of overall demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.

Certification requirements:

• At start date must possess an active CompTIA Security CE certification.
• At start date, must possess one of the following CSSP Incident Responder certifications:
• CySA , CEH, IH
• When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.
• Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.

Must have:

• Strong customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership.
• Ability to present ideas clearly through briefings, meetings and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.
• Ability to provide training sessions as required.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders to ensure tasks are progressing and meeting timelines.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changes in requirements and new projects.
• Ability to maintain and upgrade certifications.
• Ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.
• Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiar with:
• DoD 2875 account request processes
• ACTCS training system
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member.