Senior Cybersecurity Analyst; Service Recovery

Remote, United States

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery) to support its Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Team and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of business contingency and IT service recovery plans that help NSF sustain operations during disruptive events and recover quickly. The analyst will work with federal and contractor staff across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity policy, risk management, and service recovery, as well as other NSF stakeholders.

The position requires expertise in disaster recovery, risk management, and actionable contingency strategies.

Starting Salary Range for Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery):$125,000 – $130,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Includes the following:

• Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans that meet NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and establish mitigation strategies.
• Design service recovery procedures and define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key systems and services.
• Coordinate with NSF directorates, offices, and branches to integrate IT continuity and recovery into agency preparedness efforts.
• Maintain contingency and recovery documentation and provide leadership with regular status updates.
• Stay current on continuity, IT, and cybersecurity practices and federal guidance.
• Develop and deliver training so staff understand their recovery responsibilities.
• Support compliance with applicable requirements, including FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, the E-Government Act, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2, and FEMA’s Continuity Guidance Circular.
• Recommend improvements to contingency planning based on changes in technology, business needs, regulations, incidents, and exercises.
• Assist the Oversight and Compliance Team with governance, risk, and compliance work, including policy writing and assessment and authorization activities, when not assigned to service recovery tasks.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

No supervisory/management authority

Compliance & Quality Support

• At least five years of experience in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity policy, or business continuity planning, including at least three years…