Cyber/Information Assurance (IA) Analyst

• Analyze results of security scans (ACAS, HBSS/ESS, Splunk, Tanium) independent of the JSP Cyber Center and JSP DCO, and coordinate with System Administrators to apply security patches, GPO changes, certificate updates, and configuration changes (averaging approximately 50 changes monthly).
• Drive systems toward 100% compliance with DISA STIGs, IAVM notices, and DoD tasking orders; prepare and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for any deviations, with mitigation steps and target compliance dates.
• Actively monitor DoD websites, automated notices, and collaboration sites for newly published cyber orders and tasking, distribute orders to appropriate Platform Services teams (10-12 monthly average), and track execution to completion.
• Maintain Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspection (CCORI) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) compliance at all times as directed by JFHQ-DODIN; prepare pre-inspection checklists and ensure all items are compliant prior to scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Maintain secure baselines for workstations and servers; ensure all Platform Services managed assets have required security tools (HBSS/ESS, ACAS, Splunk, Tanium) installed and communicating to the management consoles, with tickets opened for any communication issues.
• Maintain non-critical IAVM Risk Scores across all Platform Services domains, technology areas, and accreditation boundaries.
• Support the RMF process in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-37, including Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) artifacts, eMASS updates, and security control validation against NIST SP 800-53.
• Adhere to the JSP Incident Response SOP and CJCSM 6510.01; support independent control testing and Systems Security Reviews; document results in SharePoint or approved repositories.
• Deploy and validate patch and hot-fix mitigations across multiple operating system platforms using tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, Tanium, Red Hat Satellite Server, or YUM Server.
• Provide cyber compliance metrics, dashboards, and reports for the Monthly IPR and executive briefings.

Do you have experience in Windows Server administration?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Three (3) or more years of experience securing operating systems against DISA STIGs and configuring/maintaining host firewalls; experience hardening Windows Server and Red Hat Linux platforms required.

• Working knowledge of the DoD IAVM program, the DISA Vulnerability Management System (VMS), and the Continuous Monitoring Risk Scoring (CMRS) system.
• Knowledge of DoD vulnerability scanning standards and tools, defense-in-depth concepts, and incident response, auditing, and CNDSP practices.
• Hands-on experience with cyber tools, including HBSS/ESS, ACAS (Tenable), Splunk, and Tanium.
• Experience supporting RMF (NIST SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53R control documentation and validation, and accreditation programs such as FISMA, OMB, DoD IG inspections, and ACA.
• Experience deploying patches and hot fixes against required deadlines using MECM, Group Policy, PowerShell, Red Hat Satellite/YUM, or Tanium.
• For the Senior variant: 5+ years of experience and ACAS administrator certification/experience are strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical risk to Government leadership.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and three (3)+ recent years of documented relevant experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAT Level II baseline certification requirements prior to start (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or equivalent). Computing Environment certification appropriate to the role is also required.

Clearance Requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher)

Work Environment:

• 100% onsite at a government facility within the National Capital Region (NCR), primarily at the Pentagon, Crystal Gateway, Taylor Building, Mark Center, or other JSP-designated alternate site. Must be local to the DC Metro Area with reliable transportation.
• Must comply with all DoD, DISA, and JSP security and access protocols, including the ability to access NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays, * Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays

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