Cybersecurity Analyst

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Pay rate: $59 - $62 per hr. during a six-month contract period. $124 - $130K upon permanent conversion.

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for all areas of IT cybersecurity and assisting a government Program Information Systems Security Manager (P-ISSM) in managing the risk throughout the Army Pacific conglomerate of networks. The analyst will support the Army Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 process, Command Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA), Organizational Inspection Program, foreign engagements, exercise support, and theater-specific policy development. The Cyber Security Analyst works with other team personnel to ensure they remain on task and assists where needed.

Work Location: Completely on-site in Honolulu, HI.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• At start date, must possess IAM Level III certification in ACTIVE One or more of the following certifications are acceptable:
  • GSLC – GIAC Security Leadership Certification
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (or Associate)

• 7+ years cybersecurity experience preferably working directly with the Army.
• 5+ years of knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity policy.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong writing skills and experience addressing senior executive leaders.

• Ability to evaluate data to quickly identify problems, issues, and gaps.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have current DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty with the ability to pass an SSBI background investigation to up-scope their clearance to Top Secret / SCI. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Capable of conducting technical research on cybersecurity issues and products and producing a whitepaper for leadership review.
• Experience working with USARPAC and INDOPACOM AOR and familiar with the command structures.
• Knowledgeable working with the Mission Partner Environment (MPE).
• Experience in briefing senior executive leaders and General Officers.
• A relevant educational degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Statistics, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Computation Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Information Security and Assurance, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Telecommunications.
• Experience with Cloud Cyber Security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Oversight and accountability of day-to-day security operations of cybersecurity tasks.

• Validate compliant security architecture through understanding and application of current policies, procedures, and standards to provide a layered approach to cybersecurity.
• Evaluate policies against applicable standards for regulatory compliance.
• Cross-reference and validate physical, personnel, facility, and information systems, through policies and controls IAW Army Regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) Directives and Instructions. 
• Manage information security risks and report findings to the Government. 
• Work with system owners to maintain current Authorities to Operate (ATO) in a manner compliant with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance. 
• Support cybersecurity requirements during Army and Joint exercises.
• Represent the customer and CG in briefings and meetings regarding the cybersecurity posture of the AOR.

The Cyber Security Analyst will:

• Attend technical meetings as requested by the Govt. Cybersecurity Program Manager, providing comments and recommendations where required.
• Assist in the review and drafting of policy, SOPs, and directives as required.
• Ensure appropriate Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) are maintained through monthly POAM review.
• Review Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for currency and mitigations to identify vulnerabilities.

• Provide recommendations on Cybersecurity perspectives for proposed changes, initiatives, and projects.
• Review change requests, system connection requests, and requests for exceptions to policy to the DODIN-A network. Determine associated risk and draft Memorandums for Record for all requests with recommendation to the Authorizing Official (AO).

• Review all change requests for completeness, accuracy, and residual risk prior to providing approval Memorandum for Request to the AO.

The Cyber Security Analyst will support A&A activities including:

• Ensure all external connections comply with Department of Defense, Department of Army, and United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) policy in support of their Authority to Connect (ATC).
• Utilize eMASS to validate that networks, systems, and programs adhere to Army RMF 2.0 standards.
• Validate circuit, VPN, commercial connections, etc. for the customer within the DISA Systems Network Approval Process website.

The Cyber Security Analyst will support the CORA and OIP processes including:

• Provide support to the CORA assessment team during scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Ensure Network Enterprise Commands (NECs) and Regional Cyber Centers (RCCs) comply with all applicable CORA requirements (e.g., Technical, CND Directives, Contributing Factors, etc.),
• Serve as a command team member for the Site Assist Visit (pre-CORA inspection) and report status, findings, and results.
• Support post-CORA finding remediation. Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of CORA finding remediation activities.
• Provide support to the Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) prior to, during, and following all OIP inspections.
• Evaluate Command personnel during all OIP inspections.  Document all findings; teach and train personnel on how to correct findings and provide recommendations to preclude the recurrence of findings.

Cybersecurity support for Exercises:

• Review, analyze, and recommend connections for Authorizing Official (AO) approval.
• Work with exercise participants to develop proper documentation for presenting to the AO.
• Participating in pre-exercise meetings as directed by the government.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.