Principal/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience OR 9+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree (for Level 3)
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field and 8 years of experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of experience OR 12+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree (for Level 4)
Experience with NIST and RMF frameworks
Active Secret clearance

Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6-3), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.
Periodically conduct a complete review of each system’s audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.