Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States SilverEdge Full time
Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team at SilverEdge. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers within the Intelligence Community (IC) sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with DoD programs to identify cyber risks, understand relevant policies, and craft mitigation strategies. Leveraging technical, environmental, and personnel insights from subject matter experts, you will evaluate the threat landscape and guide clients through actionable plans. This role involves translating complex security concepts into clear, actionable recommendations, enabling clients to secure mission-critical networks and systems.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to assess cyber risks across technical, environmental, and personnel domains.
  • Develop and deliver mitigation strategies, including detailed plans of action, presentations, and milestones.
  • Assist in generating and maintaining Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments, Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), and Risk Assessments.
  • Perform security hardening for Windows and Linux operating systems, utilizing tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIG/SRGs, eMASS/Xacta, ESS, Prisma Cloud, Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker.
  • Apply knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support A&A activities necessary to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Translate security concepts for stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making to secure networks and systems.
Our ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity, with experience in A&A processes for DoD and IC programs, including package development, artifact generation, and ATO approval. Proficiency in security hardening for Windows and Linux operating systems is also required. Additionally, familiarity with tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIG/SRGs, eMASS/Xacta, ESS, Prisma Cloud, Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker is highly desirable. Experience generating and maintaining A&A documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, and POA&Ms, is also essential. Knowledge of RMF, NIST, and CNSSI standards, including NIST SP 800-60, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253, is necessary.

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