Cybersecurity Analyst

About the role

The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the operation and maintenance of enterprise-level Air Force aircraft communications, equipment maintenance and training simulation systems. The position is based at Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Alabama, and involves technical cybersecurity activities such as vulnerability scanning and STIG validation.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as cybersecurity technical advisor to the Program Manager and Technical Lead
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation used to communicate and remediate system and network vulnerabilities
• Conduct vulnerability analysis to validate system compliance with established STIGs
• Track, verify and validate STIG compliance and vulnerability resolutions and mitigations
• Review technical change proposals to determine security relevance
• Take part in technical interchange meetings, design sessions and unit testing efforts
• Foster a collaborative, team-based environment by sharing standard methodologies and building positive relationships

Required profile

• 5+ years of related technical cybersecurity experience, including STIG validation and vulnerability scanning
• Experience with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy and practices and NIST standards
• Experience or training in Checkmarx Static Application Security Testing (CxSAST)
• Knowledge of networks, system components, protocols, COTS technology and software development
• Self-driven, able to manage workload without direct supervision, and able to anticipate and mitigate problems
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance and hold an active CISSP certification
• Willingness to work onsite as needed at government or contractor facilities and compliance with DOD vaccination policies

Required skills

• STIG validation and vulnerability scanning
• NIST standards and DoD/Air Force cybersecurity practices
• Checkmarx CxSAST
• Preferred: familiarity with agile development methods and customer-centric environments

What we offer

• Competitive health care, vision and dental coverage
• Training expense
• Competitive PTO and holidays