Sayres Defense

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Sayres Defense  •  $120k - $150k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Sayres, a renowned leader in defense support services to the DOD in the shipbuilding industry, is currently seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with Secret Clearance in Washington, DC.

Industry Certifications: Possess relevant certifications such as Network+, CISSP, CAP, or CEH.

As a key member of our team, the Cybersecurity Analyst will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of shipboard and shore-based operational sites, laboratory/development environments, and land-based test sites in support of the United States Navy.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Cyber Analyst will be responsible for supporting the technical implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services, as well as supporting the Cybersecurity Acquisition process. They will conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments on Platform Information Technology (PIT) and PIT control systems (Industrial Control Systems) to identify and mitigate technical and non-technical vulnerabilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. RMF Package Development: Perform multiple roles in eMASS for RMF package development, providing inputs and maintaining RMF packages.
  2. Vulnerability Remediation: Collaborate with engineers to remediate existing vulnerabilities or develop mitigations to minimize risks.
  3. Policy Compliance: Implement and apply DoD, DoN, CNSS, and NIST policy, instruction, and requirements.
  4. Ad Hoc Data Calls: Participate in ad hoc cybersecurity data calls to support critical assessments.
  5. Security Compliance Evaluation: Conduct traditional security compliance evaluation activities on shipboard platforms.
  6. Understanding of the Program Protection Policy
  7. Experience with Cyber Table Tops

Additional Duties:

  • Network Mapping and Vulnerability Scanning: Familiarity with network mapping, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
  • Network Knowledge: Strong understanding of general networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, etc.).

Required:

  • BA or BS degree.
  • Security+ certification.
  • Experience as an ISSE or ISSM with relevant certifications.
  • Industry Certifications: Possess relevant certifications such as Network+, CISSP, CAP, or CEH.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity performing vulnerability assessments. Experience and understanding of the NIST RMF.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in cyber security issues at the subject matter expert level.
  • Experience with Operating Systems such as RHEL, Unix, Windows, Cisco IOS.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of government and industry professionals.
  • USN Service Craft Experience: first-hand experience with USN Service Craft/Auxiliary Ships or Small Boats.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel to support shipboard testing, BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Experience in network mapping, vulnerability scanning, STIGs/SRGs.
  • Experience scripting in VBA.

The position description represents a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet specific project needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, we offer an atmosphere conducive to realizing your potential through personal and professional development while exceeding customers' expectations. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued excellence in providing service to the Federal Government since 2001. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services, including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad. #CJ

Sayres Defense

About Sayres Defense

Sayres Defense has been providing excellence in service to the federal government since 2001. We offer a broad spectrum of management, engineering and administrative services including: acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; Integrated Logistics Support; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; and security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis. Headquartered in Washington, DC, near the Washington Navy Yard, with offices in San Diego, CA; Bath, ME; and Mobile, AL; Sayres employees are located in 11 states, the District of Columbia and OCONUS.

Our success can be attributed first to a proven track record of performance excellence based on our customer-focused approach to services. We have demonstrated experience effectively managing large contractor teams across multiple functional areas for major programs. Sayres offers financial stability and organizational maturity comparable to a large company, while retaining the agility of a small business, allowing us to deliver timely and cost effective best-value solutions to our customers.

Awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington Metropolitan District Office’s 8(a) Graduate of the Year for 2017 and 2020 recipient of The Washington Post “Top Work Places” award, Sayres and Associates Corporation continues to grow in a highly competitive environment while exceeding customer expectations and providing a work experience conducive to personal and professional development. Visit www.sayresdefense.com to learn more about Sayres and current opportunities.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
2001
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