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# Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** WEST Inc
- **Location:** Petersburg, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b7a8e40a-6297-453a-b475-057f1e8d9cbe/cyber-security-analyst

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
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 * Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience preferred
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 * Active DoW 8570/8140 IAM or IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+) required
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 * Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53 controls, NIST SP 800-161 (SCRM), and navigating the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)

## Description

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 * Serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the cybersecurity evaluation of product submissions
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 * Provides technical expertise and advisory support regarding cybersecurity requirements, technical standards, risk management, and assessment methodologies
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 * Applies demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded systems, software, firmware, wireless communications, networking, encryption, authentication, and supply chain security
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 * Interprets cybersecurity assessment methodologies, penetration testing results, vulnerability assessments, software assurance evaluations, and firmware analyses
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 * Reviews cybersecurity assessment reports, supporting technical documentation, and assessment evidence to evaluate completeness, technical sufficiency, and adequacy in support of Government technical acceptance decisions
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 * Identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats, attack vectors, and residual risks affecting DoW missions, warfighter safety, and national security
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 * Provides technical recommendations regarding cybersecurity findings, risk mitigation strategies, and applicability of cybersecurity requirements to Blue List candidate technologies
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 * Verifies and validates whether a company's submitted remediation plan would sufficiently mitigate identified cyber vulnerabilities
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 * Maintains awareness of applicable Federal statutes, DoW policies, NDAA requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to the Blue List Program
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 * Monitors emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and policy developments affecting small unmanned systems and related technologies
\n, Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.