DSA is seeking a highly qualified Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with an active TS/SCI clearance to join our team at NGIC - Charlottesville, VA.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience may be substituted for degree.
• DOD 8140 (8570) IAM or IAT Level II Certification
• At least ten years of experience in a cyber security field
• Minimum of five years' experience, and expert knowledge of, Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience with accreditations of large enclave networks and stand-alone systems using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Familiarity with DoD and Army Cybersecurity policies and instructions
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and the IAVM program
• Proven ability to participate in the analysis of IT and business issues.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively across multiple functional areas.
• Experience participating in and effectively contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security
• DoD Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph or higher clearance
• 4 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework
• Experience with eMASS, DCSA requirements, and RMF accreditation package development preferred.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, and vulnerability scanning.

• Actively work to improve the security posture of the organization through the proper implementation and effectiveness of technical security controls.
• Work with the Cybersecurity Office and stakeholders to define and implement the overall A&A strategy and produce a resulting cybersecurity policy outlining said strategy for Government review and approval.
• Create and maintain extensive A&A Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation to include enterprise System Security Authorization Agreement, plan of action and milestones, waiver and exception documentation while ensuring the technical accuracy of all specified BOEs.
• Conducts analysis, evaluation, or design of unique and complex tasks through the development of new or improved methods and procedures.
• Assess existing cybersecurity systems and protocols and design and implement upgrades to existing measures as well as implementing new procedures.
• Conduct risk-assessments of existing network hardware and information delivery systems to prevent and mitigate risk.
• 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 in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Document the results of A&A activities and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
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