NCI is a leading provider of information technology (IT), engineering, and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies. As an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, NCI's award-winning expertise encompasses areas critical to its customers' mission objectives, including network engineering; information assurance; enterprise systems management; systems engineering and integration; program management, acquisition, and lifecycle support; engineering and logistics; medical transformation/health IT; and distance learning and training solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, NCI has approximately 2,800 employees at nearly 105 locations worldwide.
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST The qualified applicant will support cyber program activities in direct support of the Federal site DAA (Designated Approval Authority) in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Responsibilities will include: - Review and complete the certification and accreditation process for site-based plans, systems, applications, etc. as required - Review, revise, and complete all key program documentation to address all known and newly discovered gaps and to address all related Federal regulations and legislations and departmental requirements - Remain abreast of ever-changing threats, environmental changes, and ways to address and mitigate risk. Provide highly specialized support and expertise to address current program gap areas and strengthen the security posture of the site based on department’s requirements and industry best practices - Review and comment on upcoming policies, guides, and manuals and advise next-steps and action plans
Candidate must posses a minimum of a Top Secret (TS) clearance. Must have a minimum of 4+ years experience working with information management to include: information assurance, cyber security, network security, risk management, security policy and implementation.
Successful candidates will have extensive cyber security knowledge, background and expertise, and will maintain up-to-date knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities as they arise.
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of the C&A process is critical.
Previous experience with cyber security at a major Federal department/agency is required.
Candidate must be able to participate in regular travel (50%) to CONUS field sites. Qualified applicants must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. Required Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical discipline or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Desired Skills: Previous operational experience with network security, previous tactical experience with development and implementation of security policies as well as extensive experience with certification and accreditation of Federal systems preferred. CISSP certification, knowledge of security policy frameworks such as ISO 17799, classified systems requirements, and risk assessment of current and emerging threats highly desired.
It is the policy of NCI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
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