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Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
(On-Site/Office)
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.
The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will lead and oversee system Assess and Authorize (A&A) activities for the sustainment of U.S. Army Defense Business Systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and achieving successful Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, policy development, and leadership.
RMF Leadership and Compliance: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of A&A documentation to ensure compliance with RMF and DoD standards. Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members throughout the RMF lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with best practices. Oversee the application and testing of Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and RMF controls utilizing CNSS Instructions 1253 and NIST SP 80053 standards to maintain system security.
Accreditation and Cybersecurity Operations: Manage Initial Authority to Test (IATT) and ATO processes, performing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties as required. Maintain system accreditation status by developing reports, tracking updates, and notifying stakeholders when documentation needs revision. Support and implement robust information systems security technologies, including access control, user authentication, and data encryption.
Policy Development and Governance: Review and analyze Army and DoD policies to develop local procedures and guidelines that implement cybersecurity subprograms and initiatives. Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance information systems security governance. Evaluate system and network changes for cybersecurity impact, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall system security posture are maintained.
Technical Expertise and Tools Utilization: Utilize and provide oversight on tools and platforms, including HBSS, Fortify, ACAS/Nessus, eMASS, Tanium, CMRS, and Endpoint Security solutions. Create and submit comprehensive Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) for review and approval by the Authorizing Official (AO). Apply knowledge of cross domain solutions to enhance secure system operations.
Training and Team Development: Conduct advanced training on cybersecurity policies, tools, and best practices for the team. Mentor junior analysts and ensure the team's skills remain aligned with the latest cybersecurity standards and emerging threats.
Education and Requirements:
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.
The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will lead and oversee system Assess and Authorize (A&A) activities for the sustainment of U.S. Army Defense Business Systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and achieving successful Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, policy development, and leadership.
RMF Leadership and Compliance: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of A&A documentation to ensure compliance with RMF and DoD standards. Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members throughout the RMF lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with best practices. Oversee the application and testing of Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and RMF controls utilizing CNSS Instructions 1253 and NIST SP 80053 standards to maintain system security.
Accreditation and Cybersecurity Operations: Manage Initial Authority to Test (IATT) and ATO processes, performing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties as required. Maintain system accreditation status by developing reports, tracking updates, and notifying stakeholders when documentation needs revision. Support and implement robust information systems security technologies, including access control, user authentication, and data encryption.
Policy Development and Governance: Review and analyze Army and DoD policies to develop local procedures and guidelines that implement cybersecurity subprograms and initiatives. Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance information systems security governance. Evaluate system and network changes for cybersecurity impact, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall system security posture are maintained.
Technical Expertise and Tools Utilization: Utilize and provide oversight on tools and platforms, including HBSS, Fortify, ACAS/Nessus, eMASS, Tanium, CMRS, and Endpoint Security solutions. Create and submit comprehensive Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) for review and approval by the Authorizing Official (AO). Apply knowledge of cross domain solutions to enhance secure system operations.
Training and Team Development: Conduct advanced training on cybersecurity policies, tools, and best practices for the team. Mentor junior analysts and ensure the team's skills remain aligned with the latest cybersecurity standards and emerging threats.
Education and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in IT architecture and cybersecurity.
- Current and active Secret security clearance.
- IASAE II DoD Approved Baseline Certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP CE, CSSLP).
- Location flexible with preference to Ft. Eustis, Fort Belvoir or Fort Gregg-Adams
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify
JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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