Cybersecurity Analyst
- Military veterans preferred
2020-02-05 SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Austin Texas United States
Description
About SAIC
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training.
Position Summary
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team providing Security Operations Services for a major state & local government customer located in Texas. This position reports to our Technical Director and is a member of the on-site team providing security planning, management and oversight for data center and cloud services. Working with fellow team members, the Cyber Security Analyst will be primarily responsible for activities associated with cyber risk management, establishment of standards and policy, and supporting related tasks and recurring deliverables. Primary job responsibilities include:
Using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other standards-based guidance, perform risk analysis including identification, recommendation of mitigations, and tracking of risks throughout their lifecycle
Perform threat modeling and assessment
Using NIST SP800-53R4 and other references, design and coordinate the implementation of cyber security controls with technical teams
Coordinate and oversee the development of system security plans and compliance with standards and policies
Interact with peer supplier organizations in the assessment of risk for their systems and technologies, and coordinate risk management and response activities
Maintain POAMs and supervise the completion of assign tasks and activities by others
Perform baseline assessments of cybersecurity compliance against documented standards and requirements
Ensure that SAIC and in scope systems are patched according to approved schedule and requirements
Provide input and assessment of new risks and recommend actions
Coordinate annual cybersecurity assessment across multiple vendors and service providers; produce consolidated assessment report
Provide reports, communication and engagement with stakeholders and management
Provide support for business continuity and disaster recovery activities
Provide input and maintenance into policy, procedures, and related job aid documentation
Qualifications
Experience, Education and Certification
Required:
2 years of experience with cyber risk management including the NIST RMF and SP800-53R4
Experience with the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies and standards
Cyber security in data center and cloud environments
Work in a team environment
Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and two (2) years related experience; OR, Master’s Degree in a related discipline (e.g. Information Security).
Cybersecurity certification (CISSP or CRISC preferred; alternatives include CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISA, CISM, GSLC)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint