Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Description
Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst role focused on lifecycle support and secure, policy-compliant data transfer between classified and unclassified networks.
Responsibilities
- Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and complete all cybersecurity-related tasks.
- Lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities across security controls and configurations to improve the information system security posture.
- Assess systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
- Analyze and validate security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
- Implement government policy requirements, including recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
- Establish and oversee program control processes to mitigate risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including: process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
- Lead required Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) efforts through pre-test preparations, test participation, results analysis, and report preparation for each government accrediting authority.
- Document A&A results and inspection outcomes, including technical or corrective actions, and collaborate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
- Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation for review and approval, including System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and related materials.
Requirements
- Education and experience (required): Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience; or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience; or Associate’s Degree with 7 years of experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience.
- Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) (examples include Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
- Have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Experience in cybersecurity compliance (example: Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
- Knowledge of security tools including ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation including NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for secure data transfer across classified networks.
Technologies
- Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)
- ACAS
- Nessus
- Splunk
- Trellix
- SCAP
- RMF
- NIST
- JSIG
- DAAG
- SSPs
- POA&Ms
- SCTMs
- Security+ CE
- CySA+
- GICSP
- GSEC
- CND
- SSCP
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits/healthcare
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401k matching program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
Job Details
- Location: Roy, UT (onsite)
- Salary: USD 98,400 - 147,600 per yearly
- Clearance required for start: Yes
- Clearance type: Secret
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available
- On-site/telecommute: Due to the classified nature of the work, no virtual or telecommute options; applicants should be willing to work on-site.
- U.S. citizenship required: U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Application period: Estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.