Cyber Assurance Analyst Senior Principal - Kwajalein Atoll -3801

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This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Essential Functions

• Support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Operations Center as Cyber Assurance Analyst Senior Principal in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Serve as the Senior Principal Cyber Assurance Analyst for the RETS Cybersecurity organization.
• Performs as the team lead for the Cyber Operations team located in both Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands and Huntsville, AL.
• Directs strategic technical security compliance, leads all Cyber Operations functions, and communicates to RETS Cybersecurity leadership on RMF implementation and operational assurance across the RTS enterprise.
• Lead the investigatory efforts of all potential security violations, determining policy breaches, and directing the execution of the organization's Incident Response Plan to ensure timely and effective mitigation.
• Direct the Cyber Operation team's efforts in supporting, monitoring, assessing, validation, and verification of technical security compliance of all hardware and software security controls, ensuring resilience and continuous cybersecurity assurance of the network environment.
• Own, manage, and report technical compliance with applicable critical security notices from SMDC, NETCOM, C5ISR, and RETS Cybersecurity leadership. 
• Provide direct technical leadership, mentorship, training, and workflow management for the Cyber Operations team, establishing best practices and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution of all defensive operations.

Required Skills

• Exceptional coaching, mentorship, and team lead skills required to direct the Cyber Operations team and effectively articulate complex security risks to direct leadership.
• Direct information dissemination, task delegation, and workflow management for the Cyber Operations team.
• Expert ability to research, develop, and implement advanced technical security solutions for complex hardware and network infrastructures with high reliability and availability requirements.
• Proven technical writing proficiency in authoring high-level artifacts, including SOPs, technical reports, and essential RMF documentation.
• Highly proficient in the analysis, usage, remediation, and reporting of SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions (e.g., Trellix/Defender) for security effectiveness.
• Demonstrated expertise in the effective application and validation of DISA STIGs, STIG Checklists, and SRGs to establish and enforce security configuration baselines.
• Mastery in utilizing Tenable ACAS/Nessus for comprehensive vulnerability scanning, compliance reporting, and assessing cyber operations effectiveness.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Army Regulation 25-1/2, DoD, DISA, and RMF requirements and guidance to ensure strategic program alignment and compliance.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years related experience in Information Assurance, System Administration, or technical support of an Enterprise environment.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, including active mentorship and the ability to upskill staff through hands-on training and coaching.   
• Proficient at communicating security concerns and issues to non-technical audiences.
• Must currently have and maintain one of the following DoD 8140, IAM Level III, certifications:  Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C-CISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC). 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.   

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate. 

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.