Senior System Security​/Cybersecurity Analyst

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a cybersecurity SME, providing support for ESS and EKC system assessments.
• Fully versed in the general tenets of the DoD's authorization process, including relevant cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support the DoD cybersecurity process by serving as a SME for ESS and/or EKC systems undergoing authorization.
• Design, develop, and implement cybersecurity measures into systems, delivering comprehensive cybersecurity assessment documentation.
• Understand and apply security controls identified in NIST 800‑53 to the process of assessing and authorizing DLA ESS and EKC systems.
• Determine the severity value of identified vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on the system's current or future authorization status.
• Perform key functions related to security control selection, implementation, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) on complex system details.
• Monitor and control communications at key internal boundaries among subsystems and provide system‑wide common controls that meet or exceed the requirements of constituent subsystems.
• Lead the development, integration, and testing processes to deliver and deploy production‑ready systems that meet business requirements and project schedules.
• Work closely with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions, architecture design, level of effort, and project schedule.
• Design architecture and establish best practices to produce efficient and effective system operations while minimizing refactoring and rework.
• Provide support for the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) process and develop and submit cybersecurity documentation as required.
• Ensure the implementation of DoD STIG compliance for ESS/EKC systems/applications and maintain compliance with required DoD STIGs.
• Support reviews associated with STIGs, cyber assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
  • Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience
  • MF and NIST C&A experience
  • DOD cybersecurity experience
• Certifications:
  
  (One of the following)
  • CGRC/CAP
  • CASP+
  • CCSP
  • SSCP
  • Security+
  • GSEC
  • CISM
  • CISSO
  • FITSP-M
  • GCIA
  • GCSA
  • GCIH
  • GSLC
  • GICSP
  • CISSP-ISSMP
  • CISSP
• Clearance:
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).

We are seeking a Senior System Security / Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team supporting DLA Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS) and Electronic Key Control (EKC).

Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Target salary range: $70,000 - $100,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

• Location:
  
  OCONUS
• Type of environment:
  On Site / Travel to Locations - OCONUS
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  This is a Part‑Time role. Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10-20%

U.S. Citizen

Secret security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).

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