Cybersecurity Specialist

13 hours ago


Laurel, Mississippi, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber and Information Systems Security Analyst/ISSO to join our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and compliance of our classified environments.

About Us

At APL, we pride ourselves on being a world-class organization that brings expertise to a broad range of challenges. Our culture is vibrant, innovative, and inclusive, where you can feel safe to share ideas and continue to grow personally and professionally.

We celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who possesses a strong background in cybersecurity operations and policy. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience solving information technology problems in a classified facility.

You will hold an active TS/SCI+FullScope Poly security clearance and be eligible for access to classified information. A current DoD 8570 certification (Security+, CISSP, etc.) is also required.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), Program Managers, System Administrators, and Program Security Representatives (PSRs) to develop secure IT solutions for classified environments.
  • Prepare documentation such as the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and other Body of Evidence (BoE) documents that are part of the security authorization package required to support an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
  • Conduct audits and analyze reports for anomalous activity (i.e. unauthorized access, privileged actions, after-hour use, unapproved hardware and software).
  • Provide reports and recommend actions after conducting a preliminary review of the security events.
  • Participate in configuration management activities by conducting security impact analysis and due diligence reports for changes to the information systems.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Robust education assistance program
  • Unparalleled retirement contributions
  • Healthy work/life balance
Why Work at APL?

At APL, we are committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. We believe that everyone's voice matters, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.



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