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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 5 hours ago

Cybersecurity & Defensive Cyber Analyst

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $173K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has been a leader in space-based intelligence for over sixty years. They are seeking a Cybersecurity & Defensive Cyber Analyst to protect critical intelligence systems from cyber threats, focusing on incident response and systems security analysis.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzing and developing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security

Using data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools to analyze events for the purposes of mitigating threats

Investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within the network environment

Developing, creating, maintaining, and writing/coding new or modifying existing computer applications

Analyzing the security of new or existing computer applications and providing actionable results

Designing enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle

Translating technology and environmental conditions into security designs and processes

Providing expert technical advice on cybersecurity matters

Developing and interpreting policies and procedures for cyber defense

Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency cybersecurity policies

Qualification

CybersecurityIncident ResponseSystems Security AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentSecurity ArchitectureProject ManagementData ScienceInformation SystemsIT Security ConceptsTechnical Advice

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations

Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in systems security analysis, cyber defense, incident response, software development, or security architecture

Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties

Understanding of an organization's IT architecture

Knowledge of new IT developments and applications

Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods

Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices

Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position

Experience must be reflected in your resume

Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum will not be eligible for consideration

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification options for their assigned work role

Preferred

Highly desired: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution