Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Watershed Security
Full-time
On-site
Suffolk, Virginia, United States
$90,000 - $99,998 USD yearly
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: “To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.”
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Plan and implement safety measures by collecting information about security incidents and outcomes.
- Understanding of various tactical radios AN/PRC-117G, AN/ARC-210 and AN/USC-61 systems with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) software changes and over-the-air testing of ground systems.
- Processing of RMF A&A packages related to various MUOS ground systems Authorized To Connect (ATC).
- Review and assess system security requirements and associated verification methods per RMF standards.
- Cloud experience
- Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Executing the customer's continuous monitoring steps for authorized systems to ensure that security controls are adequately maintained, and system users adhere to policies.
- Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
- Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.
- Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
- Knowledge of signal quality through the use of circuit and systems from end to end performance tests.
- Some travel may be required.
- Could consider someone who would prefer to work 20 hours a week
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in IT with a focus in RMF and A&A package development experience, preferably working as an ISSE or in a similar information system security role.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 rev 4 as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
- Experience working in a DoD environment structure and system acquisition.
- Assist in developing schedules and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for producing deliverable products and reports within customer-directed timelines.
- Full understanding of Navy RF of various systems and ability to coordinate and support RF related projects from beginning to end - until ATO is approved.
- Experience with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)
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Possess one of the following from the DoD 8570 IAT Level II/CSWF Designation code 611 Advanced:
- Military training: NEC 741A Information Systems Security Manager OR working knowledge of DODD 8500.1, DODI 8500.2, DODI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and other Cybersecurity guidance.
- CASP, CISM or CISA certification
- CISSP
- Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
- Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
- Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
- Assisting in the development of new initiatives
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Watershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, educational reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet