Cyber Analyst, Senior – MPE (Hampton, VA) Details

Cyber Analyst, Senior – MPE (Hampton, VA)

Referentia Systems Incorporated - Hampton, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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Job summary

The Cyber Analyst, Senior applies cyber risk assessment expertise and work experience to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for the DoD Mission Partner Environment (MPE). The Senior Cyber Analyst support shall support mission operations of the SAF/CDMN (Cyberspace Capabilities Division) for the DoD Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Enterprise to implement information sharing between the DoD and Mission Partners and incorporate innovation solutions to improve cybersecurity portfolio-wide by moving the entire enterprise portfolio to a continuously monitored state, standardizing and reducing workload in the field and increasing risk management across the portfolio. Provides recommendations to activity leadership on processes and methodologies to assess cybersecurity risk on information systems. Works with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCA-Rs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and cybersecurity risk assessments are completed within time and quality standards established by MPE leadership and the Task Lead. Ideal candidate is able to provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and configuration management.

Duties

• Supports all phases of risk assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 for the DoD Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Enterprise including IT system authorization reviews, IT capital planning and budgeting, governance and compliance, and innovation in these areas to reduce time and costs
• Assists with IT Service Management/Service Operations focused on cybersecurity.
• Manages the development of MPE policy, plans, and procedures in support of cybersecurity assessments IAW NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Participates in Project Management Reviews in conjunction with the Contract Program Manager and attends working group meetings, technical information exchanges, conferences, and other meetings and supports MPE Enterprise activities.
• Performs duties as an Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system administrator for the MPE Authorizing Officials Office.
• Supports program and projects with security and cyber information assurance requirements elicitation based on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research.
• Supports Task Lead with program execution, delivers program deliverables, and supports strategic process development.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent required. Master of Science degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience with DoD networks or Combatant Command constructed networks.
• CISSP or CAP certification required, CEH or other equivalent certifications desired
• Proficiency with eMASS is required.
• Project Management (PMP) certification desired
• Familiarity with U.S. coalition networks (BICES, APAN, CFBLnet, etc.) desired
• Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force Risk Management Framework.
• Working knowledge of DoD Cloud Provisional Authorization process and FEDRAMP is desired.
• Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Quick learner; passionate about technology and learns new technology areas as directed
• Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to implement, monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Must have an active DoD security clearance

Benefits

Referentia provides a comprehensive set of benefits to our employees, including health care insurance (medical, dental, vision, drug) paid time off, income protection coverage, 401K retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hampton, VA 23666: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with eMASS?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• DoD networks or Combatant Command constructed networks: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP certification (Preferred)
• CISSP or CAP certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location