Cyber Analyst - Information Assurance (DOD Secret / Top Secret)

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DOD Secret / Top Secret Required

SUMMARY

The Cyber Information Assurance Analyst IV will provide Endpoint Security Support and operations support in the areas of directives, orders, advisories security, and VDPs. Work in close coordination with the SISO and the Cyber Operations team lead to identify and address deficiencies in Endpoint Security. Assist customers to resolve endpoint security issues and recommend solutions to bring systems/networks/architectures into compliance with endpoint requirements. Work in close coordination with the Cyber Operations team to receive and track orders and VDPs to completion and notify internal ISSMs upon the release of new directive, notices, orders, and advisories. Track compliance with orders until completion.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Secret Required, Top-Secret clearance preferred.

Must have one of the following DOD 8570 certifications IAT III - CASP+, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Creates and maintains simple, multifaceted, and complex ESS ad-hoc and recurring queries, reports, and dashboards and reviews, correlates, and resolves all discrepancies between reports and source data.

Monitors ESS consoles for data collection to perform periodic analysis of adverse network activity, e.g., below standard utilization trends for the Cybersecurity scorecard.

Coordinates with ESS stakeholders, DISA ISSMs, ESS POCs, PMs, and DISA principal directors for resolution of ESS compliance requirements.

Coordinates and reports stakeholders’ ESS compliance status reports in format specified by Government.

Develops weekly ESS status briefings.

Provides content and maintains DISA ESS Compliance Program web presence on the DISA DEPS site.

Attends weekly meetings and working groups as ESS/Ops Orders subject matter expert and summarizes the pertinent activities, discussions, and decisions generated through the attended meeting and working group and informs Government Lead.

Reviews policies and directive documents and provides analytical, technical, and cybersecurity compliance input.

Provides clarifying guidance and information as it pertains to cybersecurity directive actions to be performed by DISA organizations.

Monitors orders released for consumption and acknowledges receipt within 24 hours. 

Notifies ISSMs of the order and tracks compliance efforts until full compliance is achieved.

Prepares agency-level POA&M for submission into the JFHQ DODIN Portal, by performing Orders Manager role in RTS.

Tracks POA&Ms, waivers, and exceptions-to-policy requests.

Develops, reviews, revises, documents, and maintains SOPs and Guides, for cybersecurity and CND compliance reporting of directive actions assigned to DISA organizations.

Summarizes pertinent Directive Compliancy Program activities, discussions, and decisions generated through the attended meeting and working group

Develops and maintains Operations Compliancy brief and presents to leadership weekly.

Reviews policies and directive documents and provide analytical, technical, and cybersecurity compliance input.

Provides technical documentation including lessons learned, briefings/presentations, whitepapers, position papers, operational status reports, activity reports, and standardized process documents.
 

Develops TTPs and SOPs for the mission.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.  

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge with the MS Office Suite applications of Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel to perform data evaluation, formulas, and analytics.  

Specialized knowledge and advanced skills in the policies, concepts, practices and procedures of security incident management, threat intelligence and continuous monitoring.

Knowledgeable of security-related processes with respect to Federal risk and compliance regulations best practices.

Ability to write reports based on findings for previous security breaches and threats.

Ability to read, analyze, develop and interpret common information systems security documents.

Excellent critical thinking skills with ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems / complex issues.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to prepare quality reports and effectively communicate / interact with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences (i.e., customers, team members, management and federal staff).

Exceptional customer service skills with ability to respond to requests in a professional, helpful and timely manner.

Highly organized with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to learn and apply new knowledge and techniques related to incident response and continuous monitoring capabilities. 

Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment for the successful achievement of goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401(k)
    • STD/LTD/AD&D
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Training and Development Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $95,000-$115,000. This salary range is representative of the various ranges found within the professional sector across the United States, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.

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