Cyber Analyst, Sr with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job summary
The Cyber Analyst, Senior applies expertise and work experience executing cyber risk assessments to perform duties assigned by the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Authorizing Official (EAO) systems. The ideal candidate will provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and networking. Duties
• Determines system vulnerabilities and residual risk based on analysis of technical artifacts, interviews, and evaluation of current system state • Evaluates effectiveness of proposed mitigations
• Provides recommendations to leadership on technical and policy changes, processes and methodologies to assess and mitigate 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 Division leadership and Task Lead.
• Trains new team members in the proper methods to perform assessment reviews and supports development of training materials for field personnel (system owner personnel) to support effective and efficient RMF processes
• Supports program and projects with security and 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's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred.
• IAM Level II/III Certification IAW the DoD approved 8140 baseline certifications required
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in cyber risk assessment or experience with technologies utilized in AFNET or DoD Systems
• Proficiency with eMASS preferred
• Must have familiarization with NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-130 and DODI 8510.01 • Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with attention to detail required
• Must be able to take initiative and be self-motivated
• Quick learner: passionate about technology and able to learn new technology areas as directed
• Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review team
• Ability to work effectively as a team member; leads others to meet team and overall company goals and objectives • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to display professionalism in all situations
• Ability to implement, monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Knowledge in emerging technologies including cloud, AI and virtualization, networking, systems engineering, identity management, web technologies, system administration, and system security preferred
• This position requires onsite work. Must remain flexible to be able to work in the office, as assigned.
• Must have an active DoD security clearance Benefits
Referentia offers a comprehensive set of benefits which includes health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, drug), paid time off, group term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, income protection coverage, 401K retirement plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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