Amentum

CybersecurityAnalyst

$60–90k Norfolk, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Cybersecurity Analyst at Amentum. Skills: Cybersecurity Analysis, A&A, Risk Management Framework (RMF). Provide Subject Matter Expertise for A&A documentation. Perform technical review of A&A documentation”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Ability to troubleshoot software; Ability to troubleshoot hardware; Risk analyses; Recommend mitigating controls; Assess security compliance; Develop Courses Of Action

Eligibility Requirements

Active Secret US Government Clearance, US Citizenship required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active Secret US Government Clearance, US Citizenship, Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, 0-2 years experience, CompTIA Security+ certification, Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware for system integration, Experience in Information System Security, Experience in System/Network Administration, Experience in IT System Implementation and Maintenance, Excellent communications, Analytical working knowledge of computer systems, Working knowledge of integrated software application programs

Nice to Have

Local area resident

What You'll Do.

Provide Subject Matter Expertise for A&A documentation

Perform technical review of A&A documentation

Perform system Information Assurance Vulnerability Management

Perform Security Technical Implementation Guidance audits

Perform risk analyses

Assess security compliance

Support program security reviews

Compile security-related documentation

Assist with cybersecurity policy revision

Provide written analysis of security architecture

Provide oral analysis of security architecture

Assist in POA&M development

Track POA&M milestones

Perform validation of cyber security controls

Coordinate A&A artifact development

Develop IT sustainment documents

Develop renewal documentation

Provide security incident reports

Serve as security advisor

Coordinate team for penetration identification

Develop Courses Of Action

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with system owners; Coordinate a team

Communication Scope

Excellent communications; Critical written analysis; Critical oral analysis

Process & Methodology

Plan of actions and milestones (POA&M) development, Tracking of milestones within POA&Ms

Full Job Description

Amentum is seeking a **Cybersecurity Analyst** to provide cybersecurity technical support to the Navy in Portsmouth, VA. The Analyst will provide Cybersecurity analysis in support of unclassified and classified Assessment & Authorization (A&A) requirements. The ideal candidate will have general knowledge across cyber-related functional areas including CND (Computer Network Defense), Incident handling, Cybersecurity Tools, Risk Assessments, PKI, Analysis and Reporting, A&A, System/Software cybersecurity engineering and Cybersecurity Configuration Management. Tasking will include: • Provide Subject Matter Expertise to aid Program Managers in the development of A&A documentation. • Perform a technical review of A&A documentation for compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity policies. • Perform system Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) • Perform Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) compliance audits. • Perform risk analyses and recommend mitigating controls. • Assess security compliance, support program security reviews, and coordinate and compile security-related documentation. • Assist with the preparation and revision of cybersecurity policy and guidance documents for specific cybersecurity related technologies. • Provide critical written and oral analysis of security architecture documentation and vulnerability and risk assessments. • Assist in the development of plan of actions and milestones (POA&M) and tracking of milestones within POA&Ms directly related to cybersecurity requirements. • Perform validation of cyber security controls in support of A&A efforts. • Coordinate with system owners to ensure the appropriate A&A artifacts are developed to support system authorization. • Develop IT sustainment documents and actions and renewal documentation. • Provide security incident reports as required outlining the specific security issue, critical concerns, and remediation actions required to resolve or mitigate the vulnerabilities.

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