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# Cyber Security Analyst III

- **Company:** Scientific Research Corporation
- **Location:** North Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Firmware, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Ansible, Security Content Automation Protocol, Nessus, Puppet, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238196/cyber-security-analyst-iii

## About the Role

* Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+CE with appropriateCE/OS certificate), CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
 * A minimum of five years of experiencing configuring and managing Linux Operating Systems in an automated manner using tools such as Ansible
 * A minimum of five years of experience with cyber security hardening and assessment tools to include DISA STIGs, ACAS, Nessus and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
 * Strong IT security background certifications (CISSP, CISM, CGRC, ISSEP, CEH)
 * Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision
 * Be open to new and innovative ideas and processes

Desired Skills

 * Strong Linux environment experience

 * Automation of system configurations on Linux Operating Systems (i.e Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
 * Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application and system hardening
 * Linux Certification i.e. Linux+

Knowledge of cyber security tools utilized by NIWC i.e ACAS, evaluateSTIG, eMASSter, and Grype/Anchore

Designing and developing security designs for existing (and new) requirements

Applying patches to the systems using existing automated tools or improved automation processes

Reviewing and remediating POA&M items in an automated manner and provides advice on the impacts of the system changes

## Description

* Providing configuration management (CM) expertise for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
 * Working closely with system ISSO and ISSM to maintain operational security posture
 * Supporting the RMF process activities and related documentation for IATT and ATO
 * Utilizing fundamental knowledge of entire process of moving form IATT to ATO