Cybersecurity Analyst

Decision Point Security, Inc Cybersecurity Analyst Remote
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our dynamic team. Candidates will support a team conducting NIST 800-53 control reviews, SRG/STIG/Benchmark assessments of cloud based systems and architectures. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, in-depth technical aptitude, exemplary customer service skills, time management skills, and the ability to solve complex challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Decision Point team has over 20 years combined experience delivering solutions based on sound research principals and critical thinking. Members of the team have been trusted with hardening and assessment of some of our nation’s critical defense infrastructure and weapon systems.

We understand that achieving and maintaining adequate security requires thorough understanding of people, processes, and systems.

Challenges associated with each of these areas are dynamic and can be costly. Let our team work with you to deliver practical, cost effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical security control assessments in accordance with NIST 800-53 and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Interfacing with internal/external customers, program managers, and senior leadership.
• Participate in risk assessments and vulnerability scan reviews
• Participates in the change management process, assessing security impact of proposed changes.
• Review and validate changes in control status in eMASS.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of Assessment and Authorization cybersecurity package management tools such as the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or Telos’ Xacta IA Manager.
• Experience conducting risk analysis and security control reviews in accordance with NIST 800-37/53 Risk Management Framework.
• Experience with DISA STIG Viewer and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) or equivalent tools.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision, while effectively prioritizing and staying engaged with tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
• U.S Citizen / Active DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in use of Assessment and Authorization cybersecurity package management tools such as the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or Telos’ Xacta IA Manager.
• Experience performing security audits of cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the DoD Cloud Computing SRG, DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Implementing and enforcing security best practices for hardening various systems, including Windows, Linux, virtual machines, cloud services, and containers.
• Conducting Dev Sec Ops  security assessments, with a focus on security integration within CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploying, configuring, and hardening cloud services across public, private, and hybrid environments, adhering to industry best practices.
• Experience with security tools, including end point protection, Next Gen firewalls, data loss protection, web proxies, intrusion prevention systems, SIEM, and/or vulnerability scanners
• Generous 401(k) contribution, matching not required
• Company Paid Health Insurance
• Company Paid Dental insurance
• Company Paid Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• Home Office Stipend
• Paid Time Off

Location:

Remote with occasional travel to Hanscom AFB