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Cyber IA Analyst-Mid Assessor

Cyber IA Analyst-Mid Assessor

CompanyChickasaw Nation Industries
LocationOdenton, MD, USA
Salary$70000 – $80000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the TS/SCI level.
  • Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.
  • DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification.
  • Demonstrated experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Strong understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253.
  • Demonstrated experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS.
  • Demonstratable understanding of key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN.
  • Evaluates systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing.
  • Adheres to policies and processes for each assessment type.
  • Supports assessment development and execution to ensure security expertise is properly applied.
  • Coordinates logistics, test plans, and scope with the SCA Team Lead.
  • Performs vulnerability assessments, capture results using STIG Viewer or designated tools, and document findings in eMASS.
  • Analyzes security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Validates cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and compliance with DoD policies and guidelines.
  • Provides risk analysis and assessment results for authorization recommendations.
  • Participates in daily assessment reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs, sharing findings with the SCA-R.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (IT-related field preferred) and a minimum of five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position and three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.