Peskind Executive Search
Mission Assurance Analyst (Full Scope Poly)
Peskind Executive Search, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Mission Assurance Analyst - Active Clearance
Reston, Virginia, United States
Our client is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, our client is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Our client's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, our client is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Mission Assurance Analysts are in charge of rapidly provisioning classified, closed, or air gapped environments in which to deploy our client products or software. Well versed in a combination of Information Technology, Security and government accreditation processes, Mission Assurance Analysts are forward thinkers able to utilize their sharp critical thinking skills to resolve conflicts with customer approval processes, product velocity, monitoring the security baseline of an information system, and are at the forefront of getting our software and hardware greenlit for real-world deployment.
Our client is closed programs house a variety of networking infrastructures, operating systems, and software environments. Mission Assurance Analysts monitor closed program infrastructures to maintain the standards outlined within the Risk Management Framework and other related frameworks. Deploying complex tech solutions in a highly regulated field requires individuals with a deep understanding of cybersecurity and the ability to prove compliance with technical security controls. As such, thorough proficiency in cybersecurity and technical writing is required. As part of a small but growing team you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, take non-standard approaches to solve hard problems and be comfortable with uncertainty, and monitor classified systems for compliance / insider threat. Everyday you will see the impact of your efforts while being given the flexibility to explore and contribute to projects that interest you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Serve as IT / RMF Auditor for classified network systems / business line product deployments.
Monitor system compliance to ensure that authorized patches have been implemented within prescribed timeframes.
Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology.
Take technology standards from the commercial space and apply them in classified, air-gapped environments.
Work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information systems(s) for unauthorized security relevant changes / user behavior that may prove detrimental to the operational network environment.
Report to the ISSM / ISO all irregularities found within system environments. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar and comfortable with monitoring of Linux and Windows-based systems and fundamentals of networking.
Basic familiarity with JSIG, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) DAAPM, applicable NIST publications, RMF, and ISOI.
Demonstrate knowledge of exploits, attacks, and tools used by skilled hackers.
2-4 years of experience in Cybersecurity (ISSO, System Administrator) or related discipline (vulnerability management, SOC, threat hunting, Cyber intel, GRC or other governance role).
GSEC, Security+, Bachelor’s in Information Technology discipline (For DoD 8140 compliance).
Must have current TS/SCI with current Full Scope Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer experience or knowledge of modern software development techniques and processes and their security (CI pipelines, microservices architectures, cloud and container based deployments).
Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, Powershell, etc)
Networking / Virtualization certifications (CCNA, Network+, VCTA-NV).
EVEN BETTER
CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP
US Salary Range $150,000-$225,000USD
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Our client is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, our client is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Our client's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, our client is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Mission Assurance Analysts are in charge of rapidly provisioning classified, closed, or air gapped environments in which to deploy our client products or software. Well versed in a combination of Information Technology, Security and government accreditation processes, Mission Assurance Analysts are forward thinkers able to utilize their sharp critical thinking skills to resolve conflicts with customer approval processes, product velocity, monitoring the security baseline of an information system, and are at the forefront of getting our software and hardware greenlit for real-world deployment.
Our client is closed programs house a variety of networking infrastructures, operating systems, and software environments. Mission Assurance Analysts monitor closed program infrastructures to maintain the standards outlined within the Risk Management Framework and other related frameworks. Deploying complex tech solutions in a highly regulated field requires individuals with a deep understanding of cybersecurity and the ability to prove compliance with technical security controls. As such, thorough proficiency in cybersecurity and technical writing is required. As part of a small but growing team you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, take non-standard approaches to solve hard problems and be comfortable with uncertainty, and monitor classified systems for compliance / insider threat. Everyday you will see the impact of your efforts while being given the flexibility to explore and contribute to projects that interest you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Serve as IT / RMF Auditor for classified network systems / business line product deployments.
Monitor system compliance to ensure that authorized patches have been implemented within prescribed timeframes.
Make recommendations, justify, and implement improvements using an accepted change control methodology.
Take technology standards from the commercial space and apply them in classified, air-gapped environments.
Work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information systems(s) for unauthorized security relevant changes / user behavior that may prove detrimental to the operational network environment.
Report to the ISSM / ISO all irregularities found within system environments. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar and comfortable with monitoring of Linux and Windows-based systems and fundamentals of networking.
Basic familiarity with JSIG, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) DAAPM, applicable NIST publications, RMF, and ISOI.
Demonstrate knowledge of exploits, attacks, and tools used by skilled hackers.
2-4 years of experience in Cybersecurity (ISSO, System Administrator) or related discipline (vulnerability management, SOC, threat hunting, Cyber intel, GRC or other governance role).
GSEC, Security+, Bachelor’s in Information Technology discipline (For DoD 8140 compliance).
Must have current TS/SCI with current Full Scope Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer experience or knowledge of modern software development techniques and processes and their security (CI pipelines, microservices architectures, cloud and container based deployments).
Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, Powershell, etc)
Networking / Virtualization certifications (CCNA, Network+, VCTA-NV).
EVEN BETTER
CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP
US Salary Range $150,000-$225,000USD
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