Cybersecurity Analyst

About the Cybersecurity Analyst Role at SAIC

We are currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Modernized Learning Management System. This is a fully Remote job opportunity, requiring all qualified candidates to possess an active Secret Clearance and an IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+).

As the Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and securing our clients' computing systems, networks, and environments. Your expertise in technical and information assurance (IA) will play a crucial role in detecting and mitigating security policy non-compliance, vulnerabilities, and risks that could jeopardize national security. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement robust security strategies for mission-critical systems and data. Join us in safeguarding valuable intelligence systems and ensuring positive mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and conduct of vulnerability assessments.
• Research, analyze and execute solution strategies to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Collaborate with technical team members, developers and customer leadership to ensure the overall security of the organization.
• Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of the Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process.
• Manage/track customer sponsored assets' Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization.
• Ensure artifacts are updated and moved through appropriate workflows, both within eMASS and with system administrators.

Configuration and Operation of Tools

• DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Tenable Security Center/Nessus.
• Trend Cloud One security operations platform.
• Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker.
• DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
• US Citizen and active Secret Clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and standards.
• Experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
• Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation.
• Experience in conducting information systems security assessments, evaluating IA and Cybersecurity controls, and conducting and supporting RMF activities.
• Experience in applying security principles to all states of system development from requirements development through operational acceptance.
• Demonstrated knowledge in cloud and software defined networking principles and technologies.
• Ability to read technical documentation and identify alignment and/or conflict with process requirements and policies.
• Experience in developing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management tools.
• Proficient with configuring and running Tenable Nessus vulnerability scans.
• Conducting Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans.
• DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Vulnerability Management
• RMF Process
• NIST 800-53
• Information Assurance
• Security Policies
• SIEM Tools
• Tenable Nessus
• DoD STIGs
• Threat Intelligence