Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. A Federal Law Enforcement agency is seeking motivated, mission-focused Cyber Security Analysts to join our dynamic Information Technology Directorate (ITD) team. Serving as a database administrator you will play a key role in protecting and defending information systems.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will support, implement, and monitor cybersecurity and risk management frameworks, ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) directives. You’ll work closely with IT, incident response, and accreditation teams to secure data, networks, systems, applications, and field operations, including responding to cyber incidents, ensuring accreditation/authorization, and maintaining information system security posture.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity/IA policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with DoD/DoN requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Perform monthly vulnerability scans using DoD-mandated tools (e.g., SCAP, ACAS).
• Monitor systems using detection suites (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, HBSS, SEM), and report vulnerabilities and incidents to Navy authorities.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor artifacts and documentation for RMF package submission, supporting system authorization (ATO/IATO).
• Conduct and document system security reviews, audits, risk management activities, and incident response actions.
• Participate in  Insider Threat Program and support the Cyber Security Program’s continuous improvement.
• Respond to and coordinate incident analysis, containment, and reporting within prescribed SLAs (e.g., response within two hours for mission-critical incidents).
• Ensure systems and applications comply with applicable STIGs, cyber security accreditation, and patch/update requirements.
• Maintain situational awareness of directives, deadlines, and reporting for cybersecurity training and certification.
• Continually assess security controls, recommend and implement improvements, and support accreditation and audit processes.
• Collaborate with IT, program, and external agency stakeholders to ensure an effective cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• TSSCI clearance require at contract start
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in Information Systems Security Engineering.
• At least three (3) years supervisory/management experience.
• Must meet requirements of an IAT III per DoD 8570.01-M.
• Strong background in certification/accreditation (C&A) for IT systems.
• Experience with public key-based technologies, HBSS, MacAfee, Cisco SourceFire, Solarwinds, and/or NitroSecurity.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience guiding cybersecurity staff and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity doctrine and policies.
• Ability to apply information systems security engineering, threat mitigations, and lessons learned from attack scenarios.
• CISSP Certification required.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $79,500.00/Yr. - USD $132,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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