Information Security Analyst

Job Summary
Zyber Group is seeking a Functional Mission Analyst- Cyber or Mission Defense Team member to join our team supporting the defense of USAF infrastructure (AFIN) at the base level. USAF weapon systems and critical infrastructure require defending against threats in cyberspace. This position is imperative to ensure USAF success in the current and future conflicts for cyberspace dominance. These AFIN systems are heavily reliant on complex software and data interconnectivity to perform their missions, creating opportunities for adversaries to seize the advantage through cyberattacks. Unmitigated cyber vulnerabilities are a direct threat to USAF ability to win in asymmetric conflict. The objective of the position is to support the Air Force in its efforts to identify, monitor and analyze cyberspace threats, coordinate cyberspace orders among missions and correlate cyberspace intelligence.

Duties
This position requires highly complex, cyberspace threat expertise to support increased demands for threat notifications to AF mission/weapon systems. This position will communicate between cyber, intelligence agencies, civil engineer, logistics, maintenance, etc. to provide persistent cyber defense and internal defensive measures of major weapon systems or key cyber terrain supporting a warfighting

The contractor shall provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber assistance to identify the weapon system’s critical information technology architecture and supporting infrastructure that aids the warfighting mission. Contractor shall perform Information Security Analyst functions as follow:

1.1 Contractor personnel supporting this effort shall possess a fundamental understanding of DoD mission assurance concepts/principles and how they relate to the USAF mission.

1.2 Investigate a diverse collection of network activities in cyberspace to determine essential Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber (MRT-C) support designed for command, control, processes, and systems.

1.3 Develop a strategy to identify, evaluate, and minimize risks in the local cyberspace environment that are considered crucial for mission success.

1.4 Create and implement strategies and techniques to merge and display relevant MRT-C, based on essential systems and network services.

1.5 Identify and analyze trends to define MRT-C requirements and provide guidance and alignment services.

1.6 Assist with FMA-C, identifying, mapping, and developing a defense plan to safeguard MRT-C.

1.7 Establish databases to monitor systems, design and revise user boundaries, and create indexing to make searches easier.

1.8 Utilize classified and unclassified networks and information portals to create support and information distribution plans for mission activities.

1.9 Review and provide recommendations for establishing new or revised policies, procedures, objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary.

1.10 Coordinate with local/base SMEs to resolve events and/or incidents & brief supporting recommendations and Courses of Actions.

1.11 Define and perform vulnerability assessments leveraging threat analysis to scope and prioritize efforts.

1.12 Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings)

1.13 Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts.

1.14 Document and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.

1.15 Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

1.16 Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.

1.17 Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.

Qualifications
- ·: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

· : required:

o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline in cybersecurity or information technology.

· (One or more certs required)

o IAT Level II Certification, in accordance with DOD 8140.01 and AFMAN 17-1303 (DAFMAN 17-1305). Acceptable certs, as of 30 Sep 24:

§ CCNA-Security

§ CySA

§ GICSP

§ GSEC

§ GCFA

§ Security CE

§ CND

§ SSCP

· required - Five (5) years:

o Functional Mission Analysis in Cyberspace processes and associated mapping and defense of Mission-Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace.

o Information Technology (IT) cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods to investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within a computer network environment or enclave

o IT security principles, policies, products and services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., destructive programs/applications/ viruses, unauthorized access, disruption of services, espionage) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications

o Commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes, and procedures to assess the efficiency of operations and make recommendations involving equipment and system integrity.

Conditions of Employment:

1 Attend the Air Force virtual FMA-C course within one month of onboard, or upon first class availability.

2 Complete virtual Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) training within one month of onboard and obtain an account for MADSS and Strategic Mission Assurance Database System (SMADS).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Linux: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cybersecurity: 5 years (Required)
• Information security: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisiana, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person