Cybersecurity Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Security Operations & Analysis role at Saliense. Remote, United States · full-time · $70,000–$75,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Assess customer systems technically and help teams strengthen their security protections
- Review test results and audit logs to judge whether existing safeguards are working
- Evaluate security products and recommend technologies or upgrades to improve protection
- Help develop impact analyses, system categories, contingency plans, privacy records, and other security documentation
What you bring
- At least five years of relevant experience, including work with RMF and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Strong knowledge of federal security policy, control assessments, POA&M tracking, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis
- Experience designing and implementing protections for sensitive information, with knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA and IT audit requirements
Who this fits
This role suits a technically experienced security analyst who can work with developers, engineers, and managers on system teams. The position is remote within the United States.
From the employer
About Saliense
At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
- 11 Federal Holidays + 2 Corporate Holidays
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
- Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program
We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Visit www.saliense.com to learn more.
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The Cybersecurity Analyst supports work performed under the contract possessing a substantial level of knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis. Responsible for designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as a recognized information security expert in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation.
- From a technical perspective the Information System Security Officer is responsible for designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
- Provides technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements.
- Participates in the design of information system business impact analysis, system categorization, contingency plans, privacy documents, and other system security documentation to maintain appropriate levels of protection and meet requirements for minimizing operational impact to the enterprise.
- Conducts testing and audit log reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of current security measures.
- Conducts security product evaluations, and recommends products, technologies, and upgrades to improve the customer’s security posture.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Possesses substantial knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis
- Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. - A technical expert providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation.
- Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
- Experience using JCAM highly preferred, not required.
- Solid understanding and application of NIST Special Publications including SP 800-53
- Solid understanding of FISMA audit requirements.
- Solid understanding of IT audit requirements.
- Ability to work with cooperatively and at a technical level with developers, engineers, and managers on system teams.
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Knowledge of risk management processes and tools (e.g., methods and tools for assessing and mitigating risks).
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy in a federal environment.
- Knowledge of current and past cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
The salary range listed for this position is based on multiple factors, including relevant years of experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, security clearance level, and overall alignment with the role’s requirements. The final compensation offered may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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