Cyber Risk Analyst with Security Clearance - San Diego, CA, United States - Highbury Defense Group

Description

As a Cyber Risk Analyst on our team, you'll use your experience to work with Navy programs to identify their cyber risks, conduct cyber security audit across PEO C4I systems, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan
You'll review technical details from engineers and SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape
Then, you'll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones
You'll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical C4I and network systems

Duties and Responsibilities:
You will support system A&A efforts through cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security control validation
Apply expertise in technology to analyze system security implementations, application security, and provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers
You will leverage subject matter expertise in various Cybersecurity areas, including Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), system vulnerability, and compliance in support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Review and provide guidance to hardware and software vendors to ensure secure system implementation
Review vendor artifacts to ensure appropriate security practices are adhered to
Identify applicable NIST security controls
Create RMF artifacts and review security audits in both unclassified and classified environments.

Requirements Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, cybersecurity, or related technical field Minimum 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity projects or programs Thorough knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities needed to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) Thorough knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Committee on National Security Systems Instruction, including NIST SP 800-60, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253 Active Secret clearance Salary at Highbury Defense is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements
The projected compensation range for this position is $85,731 to $103,332
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Highbury Defense's total compensation package for employees

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