Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst Stafford VA
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support tactical communications and electronic systems within a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) program office. In this role you will serve as the primary cybersecurity partner to the Government Information System Security Manager (ISSM) helping oversee all cybersecurity planning documentation and compliance activities. Youll also act as a trusted technical advisor to test and engineering leads throughout system development and fielding.Key Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Government ISSM to plan execute and maintain cybersecurity compliance across multiple systems and acquisition phases.
- Lead the development review and sustainment of RMF documentation including:
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Authorization Boundary Diagrams
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
Ports Protocols and Services Management (PPSM)
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) - Conduct and interpret vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS/Nessus and recommend or coordinate remediation actions with internal stakeholders and system vendors.
- Apply IAVA and STIG compliance procedures to harden Windowsbased systems and other relevant platforms.
- Support the development of secure network architectures and security policies aligned with DoD and NIST standards.
- Participate in or support technical reviews security assessments and lifecycle documentation related to secure fielding of tactical communications and sensing systems.
- Assist with cybersecurity inputs to system Configuration Management (CM) processes change requests and documentation repositories.
- Mentor junior cybersecurity analysts and systems engineers helping build technical competency and awareness of DoD cybersecurity policies and practices.
- Communicate risks and mitigation strategies effectively through briefings and technical documentation prepared for government leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance roles supporting DoD programs.
- Proven experience supporting or partnering with a Government ISSM or leading RMF activities.
- Strong technical understanding of Windows system security including registry controls GPOs and STIG application.
- Handson experience with NIST SP 80053 DoDI 8510.01 (RMF) and STIG compliance processes.
- Experience preparing and managing A&A documentation for DoD systems.
- Proficient in cybersecurity tool usage (e.g. ACAS/Nessus eMASS HBSS) and Microsoft 365based workflows.
- Active DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification such as:
CISM
CISSP (or Associate)
GSLC
CASP - Current SECRET clearance strongly preferred; Top Secret clearance is a significant plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with secure communications or electronic systems fielded in tactical environments.
- Understanding of software/hardware integration security in DoD systems.
- Experience supporting DoD test engineering or fielding events from a cybersecurity perspective.
- Knowledge of configuration management processes and digital thread environments (e.g. CMPro SharePoint Teams).
Job Details
Location: Stafford VA
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD SECRET (TS preferred)
Salary Range: $110000 $130000 (commensurate with experience)
Alexandria Insights is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business dedicated to helping customers effectively and efficiently use technology to solve significant problems. If you are selfmotivated entrepreneurial hardworking and want to get in on the ground floor of a growing small company please submit your resume. Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion creed gender marital status veteran status national origin age sexual orientation disability or any other legally protected status. Alexandria Insights will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unable to use the online system to apply due to a disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
