Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI
Senior
Cloud Platforms
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Security
Incident Response
Information Security
Infosec
Investigative Skills
IT Audit
Nist Cybersecurity Framework
Project Management
Risk Governance
Risk Management
Security
Security Clearance
Security Compliance
Security Operations
TS/SCI
TS/SCI Clearance
Job Description
This on-site role in Aurora, Colorado supports the lifecycle of information systems within a classified environment, focusing on audits, continuous monitoring, assessments, and government authorization and testing activities for TS/SCI access.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations, and processes to evaluate the information system's security posture.
- Assess systems and networks within the enclave, identifying deviations from approved configurations and local or enclave policy.
- Analyze to validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and controls.
- Assist in implementing applicable government policy, suggest process tailoring, and document process activities.
- Establish rigorous program controls to mitigate risk and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
- Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of results, and preparation of reports.
- Document the results of A&A activities and related coordination activities, and assemble the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; or an Associate degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
- Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I certification (or higher) at a minimum (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+).
- Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance to include Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI).
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph as a condition of continued employment.
Technologies
- ACAS, Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP
- NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401k matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Compensation
Annual salary: USD 114,000 to 171,000
Relocation Assistance
No relocation assistance available
Clearance Required for Start
Yes
Clearance Type
SCI
Travel
Yes, approximately 10 percent of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, a Security+ CE, and 6 years of experience with vulnerability scanning and information assurance in classified environments.
- Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as RMF Assessment & Authorization.
- Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS/Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
- A current polygraph is nice to have.
Similar Jobs
