Cyber Analyst
CyberAnalyst-Senior
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“Cyber Analyst - Senior at Cyber Analyst. Skills: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Analysis. Perform cyber analysis. Oversee network security operations”
What You'll Achieve.
sustaining and enhancing an enterprise cybersecurity program; ensuring secure system operations; ensuring regulatory compliance; ensuring effective threat mitigation across classified and enterprise environments; advise leadership on cybersecurity posture improvements
Industry & Context.
analytical rigor; analytical writing; qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies
contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability, strict adherence to DoD, Air Force, and IC cybersecurity, information assurance, and intelligence oversight standards, Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and local security and conduct standards, Ability to obtain and maintain required program, system, and facility access, TS/SCI eligibility, Safety culture, Quality policy, Procedure compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DOD 8140 462 (Control Systems Security Specialist - Intermediate) Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements for installing, configuring, maintaining and securing IT hardware & software, CISSP, Security+ CE / CASP+, CEH or equivalent certifications, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, ICD 503, Zero Trust principles, vulnerability management (IAVA, patching), incident response, malware analysis, security compliance, ATO processes, qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies, analytical writing, communication skills, DoD, Air Force, and local security and conduct standards, required program, system, and facility access, TS/SCI eligibility
Nice to Have
DoD 8140. 02 / DoDM 8140. 03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Requirements, DCWF role alignment, Cyber Defense Analyst, ISSO, Network or Systems Security roles, Certification eligibility prior to contract performance, DoD, Air Force, or Intelligence Community cyber operations, cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, IC GovCloud), RMF, continuous monitoring, and security control assessments, ISSO, Systems Administrator, or Network Security functions, AF IC CYBER 100 Course
What You'll Do.
Perform cyber analysis
Oversee network security operations
Implement security patches
Identify cyber threats
Mitigate cyber threats
Conduct investigative analysis
Support cybersecurity compliance
Analyze cybersecurity posture metrics
Report cybersecurity posture metrics
Coordinate system changes
Ensure compliance with directives
Maintain certifications
Support continuous monitoring
Support risk management framework
Support audit readiness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
support the Air Combat Command (ACC) Cybersecurity Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); support unit Information System Security Officers (ISSOs); advise leadership on cybersecurity posture improvements; Coordinate all system changes (hardware/software/firmware) with the ISSM
Communication Scope
analytical writing; communication skills
Full Job Description
**This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability.** We are seeking a **Senior-level Cybersecurity Analyst** to support the Air Combat Command (ACC) Cybersecurity Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and unit Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) in sustaining and enhancing an enterprise cybersecurity program. The selected candidate will provide **advanced cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management support** , ensuring secure system operations, regulatory compliance, and effective threat mitigation across classified and enterprise environments. This role requires **independent execution, analytical rigor, and the ability to advise leadership on cybersecurity posture improvements****.** **Work Schedule:**_(shift hours and days of the week)_ **Essential Responsibilities:** * Perform cyber analysis in support of intelligence, operational, and defensive cyberspace missions * Oversee and perform network security operations, including timely implementation of security patches, * Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across mission systems * Conduct investigative analysis in support of Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) including identification and analysis of malware, spyware, Trojans, and unauthorized software * Support cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, ICD 503, and Zero Trust principles * Analyze and report cybersecurity posture metrics, including IAVA compliance, patch management status, Cybersecurity Performance Evaluation Model (CPEM) metrics, and A&A workflow tools data and ATO status * Coordinate all system changes (hardware/software/firmware) with the ISSM * Ensure compliance with all DoD, Air Force, and IC cybersecurity and information assurance directives * Maintain required certifications, qualifications, and training documentation * Support continuous monitoring, risk management framework (RMF), and audit readiness activit
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