Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. A Federal Law Enforcement agency is seeking motivated, mission-focused Cyber Security Analysts to join our dynamic Information Technology Directorate (ITD) team. Serving as a database administrator you will play a key role in protecting and defending information systems.

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity/IA policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with DoD/DoN requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Perform monthly vulnerability scans using DoD-mandated tools (e.g., SCAP, ACAS).
• Monitor systems using detection suites (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, HBSS, SEM), and report vulnerabilities and incidents to Navy authorities.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor artifacts and documentation for RMF package submission, supporting system authorization (ATO/IATO).
• Conduct and document system security reviews, audits, risk management activities, and incident response actions.
• Participate in Insider Threat Program and support the Cyber Security Program’s continuous improvement.
• Respond to and coordinate incident analysis, containment, and reporting within prescribed SLAs (e.g., response within two hours for mission-critical incidents).
• Ensure systems and applications comply with applicable STIGs, cyber security accreditation, and patch/update requirements.
• Maintain situational awareness of directives, deadlines, and reporting for cybersecurity training and certification.
• Continually assess security controls, recommend and implement improvements, and support accreditation and audit processes.
• Collaborate with IT, program, and external agency stakeholders to ensure an effective cybersecurity posture.

• US Citizenship Required
• TSSCI clearance required at contract start
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in Information Systems Security Engineering.
• At least three (3) years supervisory/management experience.
• Must meet requirements of an IAT III per DoD 8570.01-M.
• Strong background in certification/accreditation (C&A) for IT systems.
• Experience with public key-based technologies, HBSS, McAfee, Cisco Source Fire, Solarwinds, and/or Nitro Security.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience guiding cybersecurity staff and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity doctrine and policies.
• Ability to apply information systems security engineering, threat mitigations, and lessons learned from attack scenarios.
• CISSP Certification required.