Cyber Security Analyst

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in support of implementing a compliant and effective cybersecurity program for the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site. Individuals performing in this role will report to the Director of Cybersecurity/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and provide assistance to Information System Security Managers (ISSMs). This role encompasses cybersecurity for General Support Systems (GSS), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Candidates should have experience in implementing cybersecurity for federal information systems and in securing systems, components, and networks that comprise IC/OT environments. This individual will perform cybersecurity and risk analysis activities supporting oversight of information technology (IT) and OT throughout the Hanford enterprise. This role entails providing leadership and guidance to members of the cybersecurity team in response to ever‑changing cybersecurity threats, requirements, and technology, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Candidates may potentially serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), if appointed by DOE after a satisfactory probationary period.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to safeguard information systems and data
• Participate in development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and weaknesses to system environments, including IC/OT, and determine appropriate mitigations
• Operate, coordinate, and execute day‑to‑day cybersecurity functions, including certification and accreditation planning and activities, continuous monitoring (CM) activities, cybersecurity assessments, data calls, investigations, and liaison activities, working closely with IT and other organizations to integrate cybersecurity into the organization’s operations
• Directly participate in change and configuration management oversight activities relevant to accreditation boundaries
• Evaluate products and participate in projects to address and implement cybersecurity supply chain risk management (SCRM) principles and requirements
• Apply cybersecurity requirements and principles in evaluating design and implementation of new and existing systems and support secure operation and maintenance of systems within accreditation boundaries
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and intrusions, including investigation, mitigation, and ensuring that reporting requirements are met
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery exercises and events
• Establish and implement corrective action plans, plan of action and milestones (POAMs), as needed to address cybersecurity issues
• Evaluate systems and processes in operation to verify security requirements are implemented effectively
• Monitor cybersecurity reports from external sources
• Implement government and industry best practices for protection of system environments to achieve and maintain an acceptable level of risk

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field plus 5 years of experience working in information technology/information security, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and requirements for operation of federal information systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with high level of attention to detail.
• Excel