Cyber Security Analyst III

The Contractor shall provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) assistance within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) concept in support of the defense in depth program for networks, systems, services and devices at USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces. This shall include a complete and thorough risk assessment of information systems (IS) to ensure that systems maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability based on national, DoD, DIA, and NSA security regulations and directives.

The Contractor shall follow the DoD RMF and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 when providing A&A support and recommendations. A&A includes the processing of Connection Approval Packages (CAPs) for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Approval Authorities and Commercial Solutions for Classified capability package for National Security Agency (NSA) registration.

• Performs assessment and authorization coordination. Advises and assists the customer with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develops a Plan of Action and Milestones for resolving network deficiencies in accordance with DODI 8510.01 and ICD 503.

• The duties of this task include assessing network compliance against controls listed in NIST 800-53 and creating A&A packages. Performs assessment, compliance, and validation of IT systems to support the Cybersecurity program at USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces.

• The Contractor shall execute a comprehensive assessment, compliance and validation of customer networks to ensure compliance with regulations and security and standards.

• The end goal is to ensure the integrity of customer systems by identifying and mitigating potential shortcomings and vulnerabilities.

• Advise USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces on network and system risks, risk mitigation courses of action, and operational.

• Additionally, the Cybersecurity Systems Analyst should be able to perform security evaluations and vulnerability assessments using the DOD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus vulnerability scanning tool and Security Content Automation Protocol tool.

• Identify applicable STIGs and perform assessments using the Security Content Automation Protocol tool. The Cybersecurity Systems Analyst will liaison with network and system administrators to correct identified deficiencies.

• The Cybersecurity Systems Analyst will also scan (or review scans) for new systems and applications being introduced into the SOF environment, identify issues, and draft certification letters for the government. The contractor will liaison with the Site Integration Facility (SIF) to ensure systems and application meet the standards in the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).

• The Cybersecurity Systems analyst should be knowledgeable of cyber network defense tools such as end point security, SIEM, comply to connect, etc.

• Tracks A&A status of SIE governed ISs. Ensures artifacts and documentation are available in the USSOCOM-chosen automated tool for cybersecurity.

• Provide DoD & IC RMF subject matter expertise to USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, deployed forces and their delegates, including other Contractors, and assist with the development and execution of the RMF program at USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces.

• Maintain, track, and validate DISN, cloud and DIA connection approval packages, including those from USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and other subordinate organizations.

• Develop and maintain supporting documentation for new and existing networks, cloud environments, information systems and technologies as they are…