CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE AND VERIFY, BEFORE APPLYING, THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will lead and oversee system Assess and Authorize (A&A) activities for the sustainment of U.S. Army Defense Business Systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and achieving successful Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, policy development, and leadership.
RMF Leadership and Compliance: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of A&A documentation to ensure compliance with RMF and DoD standards. Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members throughout the RMF lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with best practices. Oversee the application and testing of Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and RMF controls utilizing CNSS Instructions 1253 and NIST SP 80053 standards to maintain system security.
Accreditation and Cybersecurity Operations: Manage Initial Authority to Test (IATT) and ATO processes, performing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties as required. Maintain system accreditation status by developing reports, tracking updates, and notifying stakeholders when documentation needs revision. Support and implement robust information systems security technologies, including access control, user authentication, and data encryption.
Policy Development and Governance: Review and analyze Army and DoD policies to develop local procedures and guidelines that implement cybersecurity subprograms and initiatives. Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance information systems security governance. Evaluate system and network changes for cybersecurity impact, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall system security posture are maintained.
Technical Expertise and Tools Utilization: Utilize and provide oversight on tools and platforms, including HBSS, Fortify, ACAS/Nessus, eMASS, Tanium, CMRS, and Endpoint Security solutions. Create and submit comprehensive Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) for review and approval by the Authorizing Official (AO). Apply knowledge of cross domain solutions to enhance secure system operations.
Training and Team Development: Conduct advanced training on cybersecurity policies, tools, and best practices for the team. Mentor junior analysts and ensure the team’s skills remain aligned with the latest cybersecurity standards and emerging threats.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in IT architecture and cybersecurity.
• Current and active Secret security clearance.
• IASAE II DoD Approved Baseline Certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP CE, CSSLP).
• Location flexible with preference to Ft. Eustis, Fort Belvoir or Fort Gregg-Adams
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