Overview

Axient is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support our customer in El Segundo, CA.

The Cybersecurity Analyst provides direct Assessment & Authorization support to the Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power, Innovation and Prototyping Delta.

The Innovation and Prototyping Delta provides next-generation rapid, innovative & affordable technology that leverages international, commercial, & interagency partnerships.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret Clearance to start.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Develops, updates, accomplishes Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) entries and updates, coordinates and staffs Certification and Authorization (C&A) packages for mission systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework.

Administers mission systems information assurance telecoms and eMASS database updates

Registers mission systems within the Air Force Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) in compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

Reviews mission systems certification policies, programs, procedures and reports for initial and follow-on system releases, including new and evolving cyber system requirements and documents findings with suggested changes

Conducts and documents Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and physical security penetration tests on mission systems

Revalidates information assurance and cyber controls for accredited mission systems and documents findings with suggested changes

Assesses as required, higher headquarters directed changes in the C&A policy requirements for their impact on mission system security posture or Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorized systems

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum 5 years in Information Assurance functions including but not limit to the DoD Certification & Accreditation process, the RMF process, the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR), EMASS, monitoring and maintaining the Vulnerability Management System, CMI activities.
• Top Secret clearance and SCI Eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• CompTIA Security will work providing if having Certification & Accreditation (C&A) or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience under Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework protocols.
• Advanced-level competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

Experience Highly Desired

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 8570 compliance
• Familiarity with Space System Command (Formerly Space and Missile Systems Center) Certification and Authorization (C&A) procedures.
• Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.