Cyber Security Analyst - ISSO

The Cyber Security Analyst - ISSO position is responsible for supporting the information system owner to complete security assessment, continuous monitoring, and configuration management responsibilities of NCS. The role involves performing monthly compliance assessments, verifying patches and virus definitions, adhering to configuration management and change management policies, and ensuring audit trails are reviewed and maintained.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• A minimum of five (5) years of cybersecurity experience
• Must currently hold a DoD 8140-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate), and IAM II certification (CASP CE) or be able to obtain within six months
• Experience creating complete ATO packages using Risk Management Framework process
• Experience with eMASS, SSPs, POA&Ms, VRAM, ACAS/Nessus, XACTA, SCAP, SCC Tool, Benchmarks, and STIG Viewer
• Successfully complete a NCIS Polygraph within one year of employment
• Developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
• Be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
• Be open to new and innovative ideas
• Must be able to be appointed ISSO for NCS systems within six months of employment

Benefits

• Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement