Cyber IA Analyst-Mid Assessor

Cyber IA Analyst-Mid Assessor

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.