Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) to support a major defense program, focusing on the acquisition and execution of Space Force systems. The position is available in Colorado Springs, CO with a hybrid work arrangement. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing cybersecurity support for satellite communications network systems including Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C), scheduling, communications, and associated systems.
• Provide in-depth technical insights on projects through planning, acquisition, and execution as technical support to the Government.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility of design.
• Review and assess contractor designs and conduct trade studies on alternative system design approaches.
• Update and execute Continuous Monitoring Policy and Procedures.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders necessary to create and obtain MOUs, MOAs, and SLAs required to meet policy.
• Working with the team to identify gaps within current architecture and assist with determining personnel, methodologies and tools required to achieve the Continuous Monitoring strategy.
• Advise on emerging technologies available to automate cybersecurity goals.
• Integrate into the roadmap and drive project execution to assist in closing technical gaps in the baseline, reducing the manpower required to have an effective ConMon program.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Assist ISSM in gaining and maintaining RMF accreditation packages for current and future systems.
• Passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
• Establishing strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Prepare and review Security test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans and test reports, analytical evaluation of systems' applicable RMF controls and mitigations, system hardening procedures, and development of Cyber requirements.

Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of specific experience supporting DOD Cyber/ Information Systems Security.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with DoD Cybersecurity policy.
• Understanding of the system certification process.
• Strong knowledge base of eMASS
• Experience with information assurance risk assessments.
• 8140 cert for 752-Basic (Security +)
• Understanding of information security principles, DoD STIGs, and A&A processes for systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• MUST HAVE A CURRENT SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

Qualifications Desired:
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.
• Extensive cyber policy experience within DOD Space or Space Force
• Evaluating security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies for networked and non-networked systems.
• OpenRMF experience
• DOD 8140 cert for 752-Advanced (CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, CCISO, CISM, or GSLC)
• Current TS-SCI security clearance

Work Location Type: Hybrid
Required Certifications: See required skills
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type:  7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range

$110,000 - $148,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement


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Benefits


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Export Control and Licensing


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ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability