Cyber Analyst - PPSM Secretariat (DOD Secret Clearance)
MD Annapolis Junction G Sentinel 300 STE 700, United States
Full Time Entry-level / Junior Clearance required USD 34K - 64K *
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for both the federal government and commercial enterprises.It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
SUMMARY
The Cyber Analyst - PPSM Secretariat (DOD Secret Clearance) supports the customer by performing analyses to validate security requirements and assessing the systems and networks within the networking environment. Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Work is performed under some direction and exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Involved in the performance of assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. May achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This may include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
Involved in the performance of analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards. May support the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in systems security, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
EOE including Disability/Vet
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Audits Clearance Compliance DoD
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