Cybersecurity Analyst II

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, space and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Perform as Cyber Analyst for the National Space Training and Testing Complex, located in Colorado specifically supporting the development of the Transportable Range Operations Center.

A Cybersecurity Analyst II performs a variety of cybersecurity tasks in monitoring information systems and securing the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operational environment to include developing and updating system security plans (SSPs), developing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes.

Work is at an intermediate level and involves managing deadlines and cybersecurity engineering support for members of development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado supporting the USSF Delta 11, National Space Test and Training Complex.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Conduct research and reference reading in obtaining technical information
• Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to cybersecurity specialty
• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity / Information Assurance (IA) / System Security Engineering (SSE), and security assessment and authorization (A&A) in accordance to NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), program managers, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Education, Technical, And

Work Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in Computer / Information Technology / Information Assurance focused on cybersecurity, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification; three or more years of experience in computer systems security, and/or related area of expertise; compliance or ability to become compliant to DoD 8570.01-M, IAT/Level II compliance; a Security+ certification or completion within designated timeframe; and one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND or SSCP are required for this position.

Additional desired qualifications include Certified Ethical Hacker or Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CEH/ CERP).

• Conceptual knowledge of RMF process, eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Cyber Risk Assessments (CRAs), Cyber Table Top (CTT), or related process
• Robust conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services
• Experience supporting various system configurations such as standalone, local area networks (LANs), and wide area networks (WANs)
• Experience formulating and/or interpreting cyber threat analysis of adversary techniques, tactics, and procedures used to disrupt computer networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, judgment, and the ability to work effectively with the customer and Cybersecurity Engineering Support Team
• Ability to plan, organize, and work under strict deadlines
• Experience with planning, designing, executing, and assessing discussion-based exercises.

The expected salary range for this position is $88,000 to $128,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC…