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# Cybersecurity Analyst

- **Company:** Intrepid, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, File Systems, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Security Management System, Information Technology, Nessus, Firewall Services Module, Devsecops, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b74c436b9e9ccd7b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field +10 years of work experience OR 15 years of work experience

CERTIFICATION(S):

 * DOD and Army training requirements - DOD 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management; DFARS 252.239.7001, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification; AR 25-2, Information Assurance
 * Baseline certification as stipulated in DODD 8140.01
 * IAM Level III or IAT Level III baseline certification
 * IAW DOD 8570.01 certification, * 20+ years of progressively complex cybersecurity experience in the design, development, integration, test, certification, and accreditation of security solutions for DOD or IC intelligence systems.
 * 15+ years of experience in applying Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for the accreditation of DOD or IC Information Technology Systems.
 * 10+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting DOD acquisition programs / projects, to include:
 + Development of system security requirements
 + Post Milestone "B" and "C" cyber documentation
 + Cybersecurity support for prototype testing.
 * Proficiency in LINUX, to include: command-line proficiency; understanding LINUX file systems and networking concepts; scripting & automation; system administration.
 * Hardware experience:
 + Knowledge of and experience with configuring network components
 + Knowledge of secure network transport components and configuration
 + Experience in supporting the development, configuration, and deployment (connection approvals) of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
 * Technology experience:
 + Encryption
o Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
o Data at Rest (DAR)
o Data in Transit (DIT)
o FIPS 140-2/3

 + Experience reviewing firewall rules with attention to:
o Ports, Protocols, and Services
o Source and destination of network traffic.

 * Experience in cybersecurity support for Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Final Design Review (FDR) as part of a design review process.
 * Experience with vulnerability assessment, vulnerability management, and compliance tools.
 + Nessus
 + ACAS
 + SCAP
 * Experience in Configuration Management process.
 * Experience with system hardening with DISA STIGs or other Department/Agencies hardening process.
 * Experience in supporting DevSecOps implementation.
 * Experience with NIST SP800-53, RMF as defined by NIST 800-37.
 * Experience with Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC) is desirable.
 * Experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to include the steps leading up to authorization and activities post authorization.
 * Experience with translating policies and guidance into technical solutions.
 * Experience with translating and effectively conveying highly technical topics in a consumable brief or presentation to Leadership.
 * Compliance with DOD and Army training requirements in DOD 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management; DFARS 252.239.7001, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification; AR 25-2, Information Assurance.
 * Subject to investigative and assignment requirements IAW AR 25-2, AR 380-67, Personnel Security Program, and related regulations.

## Description

The Cybersecurity Analyst - ISSE shall:

 * Provide analysis of existing and emerging TENCAP Information Systems, and IT Infrastructure to assess compliance with Army, DoD, and Federal IA policies, orders, tasks, or regulations
 * Develop and document standards and guides for IA/cybersecurity solutions, including compliance, system security design, and assessments
 * Conduct and document Risk Assessments identifying risks, probability of occurrence, resulting impact, and mitigating safeguards for unclassified and classified systems
 * Provide Cybersecurity-ISSE recommendations and documentation throughout the system development life cycle, with emphasis on technical aspects.
 * Provide Cybersecurity-ISSE recommendations at meetings, briefings, and design reviews.
 * Provide Assessment & Authorization expertise.
 + Development and review of System Security Plan (SSP).
 + Review Security Controls, providing updates.
 + Provide review and technical validation of findings in Security Assessment Reports (SAR).
 + POA&M technical evaluation.
 * Provide hardware and software assessment regarding Cybersecurity effectiveness in support of:
 + System architecture design or change.
 + Program Change Control Management process.
 * Ensure systems remain compliant with Cybersecurity policies.
 * Provide Cybersecurity-ISSE guidance supporting acquisition services.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

 * This position anticipates standard work hours, Monday-Friday and will operate 100% onsite., * Active TS/SCI clearance required. We are unable to provide sponsorship of initial clearance or upgrade of existing clearance. Candidates without currently active TS/SCI clearances are ineligible for this role.