Cybersecurity Specialist

4 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Red Gate Group Full time

At Red Gate Group, we are seeking a skilled Cyber Risk Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise while broadening your knowledge of security tools, systems engineering, and data science.

You will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to evaluate technical, environmental, and personnel threats and guide clients through risk management strategies.

As a Cyber Risk Analyst, you will help create and maintain key security documents, provide insight into cybersecurity policies, and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD programs.

Your work will directly contribute to securing essential defense operations and provide the opportunity to present findings to senior stakeholders.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cybersecurity in defense operations, ensuring the safety and resilience of vital systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and assessing cyber risks for DoD programs and developing tailored mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts to evaluate and secure mission-critical networks and systems.
  • Developing and maintaining security documentation, such as System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Guiding clients through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and policies.

Requirements include:

  • Experience with security hardening of Windows and Linux operating systems and security tools, such as ACAS, SCAP, STIG/SRGs, SCC, eMASS/Xacta, ESS, Prisma Cloud, Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker.
  • Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the A&A activities needed to obtain and maintain an ATO, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI).
  • Experience with DoD or IC cybersecurity projects or programs.

Red Gate Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.



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