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Systems Planning & Analysis · 4 days ago

Information Assurance Analyst

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Information Assurance Analyst will secure, defend, and preserve data and networks, ensuring appropriate cybersecurity controls are implemented and maintained while supporting various cybersecurity activities and compliance requirements.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Secure, defend, and preserve data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and designated information systems

Ensure appropriate cybersecurity controls and protective measures are implemented and maintained

Perform internal defensive actions to protect systems from cyber threats

Support access control, system security configuration, monitoring, and administration

Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system engineering and acquisition activities

Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including system authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance maintenance

Assist in the implementation, assessment, and validation of security controls

Monitor system security posture and support identification and remediation of vulnerabilities

Support development, review, and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

Support audits, inspections, and assessments conducted by Government cybersecurity authorities

Coordinate with Government leadership, system owners, ISSOs, and other cybersecurity stakeholders

Ensure systems remain compliant with applicable DoD, IC, and NRO cybersecurity policies and directives

Qualification

Active TS/SCI clearanceCompTIA Security+ certificationDoD cybersecurity policiesCybersecurity experienceSystem security monitoringCybersecurity inspectionsBachelor’s degreeHigher-level cybersecurity certificationsNRO programsSoft skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in the last 10 years

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Minimum 10 years of relevant Information Assurance or cybersecurity experience

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting NRO programs

Proven working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and requirements

Experience integrating cybersecurity into system engineering and acquisition activities

Ability to perform system security monitoring, administration, and defensive actions

CompTIA Security+ certification (minimum required)

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD-approved baseline certification per DoDI 8570 within six months of assignment

Ability to report to designated work location at El Segundo, CA up to full time, based on the needs of the customer