Sr. Cyber Security Analyst
Arlington, VA

Job Description

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst must fulfill a variety of cybersecurity functions, to include: System Administrator, Enterprise Oversight, certification and accreditation, SAP and SCI assessment and authorization (A&A), Platform Information Technology (PIT) assessment and authorization, Information Assurance and Technical Security for AIS, Information Technology (IT) Network Administration & Support, and Information System Security Officer support. Will perform the IA tasks necessary to ensure that the existing DARPA IA program meets National, DoD, and DARPA IA standards, and continues to protect and defend DARPA information and Information Systems (IS) by ensuring the confidentiality integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation of the systems.

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst possesses experience in successfully participating in DoD Special Access Program Joint Certification and Accreditation, Assessment, and Approval events for DoD Joint cyber ranges and/or jointly accredited SAP information systems. The DARPA systems to be protected include systems that process and store information from controlled unclassified (CUI) up to Top Secret, including SAP and SCI caveats/compartments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Manage all aspects of Information Systems (IS), data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non‐repudiation.
* Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
* Develop and execute Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; design and implement data network security measures.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and carries out penetration tests.
* Perform social engineering tests and analyzes technical security weaknesses.
* Research and maintain proficiency tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.
* Develop tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.

The Senior Cybersecurity positions require:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant... or

Master's degree in a related field with at least 8 years relevant experience
* TS/SCI with active polygraph clearance
* Experience working in a cyber-security position
* Extensive knowledge of RMF (Risk Management Framework)
* CISSP Certification IAW DoD 8570.1-M
* Experience assessing and authorizing various Platform IT systems (of all classification levels)
* Manage all aspects of Information Systems (IS), data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non‐repudiation.
* Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
* Develop and execute Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; design and implement data network security measures.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and carries out penetration tests.
* Perform social engineering tests and analyzes technical security weaknesses.
* Research and maintain proficiency tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.
* Develop tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.
* Travel Requirements: Some travel is required for this position (10-20%).