Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Ridgecrest, United States - JT4

JT4

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Ridgecrest, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

JT4 China Lake is seeking an experienced Lead Cybesecurity Analyst.

This role is responsible for assessing, developing and implementing programs and controls set in place to help increase security within our company as a team leader.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be detail-oriented, have great problem-solving and analytical skills, and a passion for cybersecurity.

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II.

JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary - Essential Functions/Duties

A Cybersecurity Analyst IV oversees cybersecurity tasks in monitoring information systems and securing the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operational environment to include developing and updating system security plans (SSPs), developing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes.

Work is at an advanced level, involving oversite of deadlines, and cybersecurity engineering support for members of development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Employee will be responsible for performing the following functions/duties:

Provide direction and guidance to a team of junior to senior level cyber security experts responsible for the cybersecurity operations of complex networked and standalone IT systems.
Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to cybersecurity specialty.
Oversee multiple system packages throughout the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
Maintain overall schedule and track all ATOs in development and in Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) stage.
Provide technical expertise and mentoring to other members of the cybersecurity team to accomplish assigned tasks.
Interface with senior government and JT4 leadership to keep them upto date on the progress and status of ATOs and security posture of IT systems.
Be primary interface between the Authorizing Official (AO) and the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for coordination of ATO packages.
Conduct research and reference reading in obtaining technical information.
Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of Cybersecurity / Information Assurance (IA) / System Security Engineering (SSE) and security assessment and authorization (A&A) in accordance with NIST SP RMF.
Interface with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), program managers, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system.
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
Supervise junior Cybersecurity Analysts with providing cybersecurity engineering support for system engineering to ensure systems are engineered within DoD Instruction (DoDI
Perform other jobrelated duties, as required.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards.

Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required.

Routine travel to remote company work locations and work in field environment with occasional overnight assignment may be required.

Requirements - Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A master's degree in Computer / Information Technology, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification; DoD M/IAM Level III and IASAE level II compliance; Cybersecurity Service Provider certifications within DoD M must obtain upon hire date; and a minimum of the following certifications: CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO are required for this position.

Must possess a minimum of seven years of experience in technology or related area; ten years of management experience, five years of experience of Information Assurance System Architect and Engineering.

Additional desired qualifications include Certified Ethical Hacker (Master) or Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CEH/ CERP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

In addition, an Cybersecurity Analyst IV must possess the following qualifications: