Cyber Information Assurance Analyst - Secret Clearance

The Cyber Information Assurance Analyst IV requires the ability to independently perform IT audits on complex systems to ensure compliance with Federal, DOD, and DLA standards, while evaluating and implementing necessary security measures to safeguard information assets. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, providing technical support for network and security implementation, and validating cybersecurity controls across classified and unclassified networks. The position involves balancing business needs with security requirements and analyzing applied mitigations to ensure effectiveness. This position is on-site on the Albany, GA area.  

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

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

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Secret Clearance is required and must be maintained for employment. Must be eligible for an IT-II upon assignment. 

• Certification at the IAM III level is required.  

• Three (3) years of experience working with DOD1 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53, and understand the principles of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).  

• Two (2) years of experience with eMASS and VMS. 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for resolving security issues 

• Proficiency in basic analytical software such as Microsoft Excel and Access, proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, PowerPoint. 

• Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components. 

• Understanding of RMF. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently perform IT audits on complex information systems, applications, and enclaves to ensure that appropriate controls exist, are correctly implemented, and that procedures are in compliance with Federal, DOD and DLA standards.  

• Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required.  

• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.  

• Competent to work at the highest level of all phases of information systems auditing.  

• Provides technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security implementation. 

• Provides technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements.  

• Conducts cybersecurity control validation exercises on classified and unclassified networks, applications and systems to validate the effectiveness of current security measures.  

• Must be able to weigh business needs against security concerns and be able to analyze applied mitigations to evaluate whether they meet security requirements.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience working with DOD1 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53, and understand the principles of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Two (2) years of experience with eMASS and VMS. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. 

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. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $110K to $148K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).