The **Senior Cybersecurity Analyst** role is a remote-telework position that supports our Risk and Compliance (R&C) arm of the cybersecurity team. This role contributes to Amentums data protection requirements through the assessment of cybersecurity controls and working with teams through the mitigation process of gaps that have been identified. Qualified candidates will need a versatile skill set that emphasizes regulatory comprehension, technology, effective collaboration, critical thinking, analytical prowess, risk management, and strong communications skills. **US Citizenship is required to apply.**

**Essential Responsibilities:**

Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages

Contribute to cybersecurity change management and end user support for compliance and risk, Craft, validate, and document necessary cybersecurity as artifacts to include, but not limited to System Security Plan (SSP), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as necessary

Perform cyber assessments and audits as directed

Lead discussions with various teams, both internal and external, around data compliance and risk efforts

Provide expertise to system administrators, engineers, and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides.

Consult with and brief executive management on compliance and risk matters

Create, maintain, and provide metrics and status reports to cybersecurity leadership

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Travel up to 25%

**Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements**

**Must be a U.S. Citizen**

Minimum of 5 years of experience in performing cybersecurity assessments

Bachelors degree in computer science, similar degree path, or additional 4 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience

Demonstrated experience in technology assessments, handling multiple assignments and finding mutually acceptable solutions to security problems

Demonstrated experience recommending and devising cybersecurity controls to mitigate risk

Demonstrated experience in policy research and applying it to developing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity technology

Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in securing Federal Government environments, preferably DoD

CompTIA Security certified or equivalent

Knowledge of NIST publications and their relevancy to compliance and risk

Demonstrable strong written and verbal communications

Experience with common cybersecurity tools and platforms such as Nessus, Microsoft GCCH / O365, Microsoft Azure Gov, Microsoft Defender, Fireeye products, Email protection platforms, and Palo Alto products.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veterans status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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