Astrion is hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Analyst in Washington

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Astrion

Overview

Position: Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Washington DC - Navy Yard

Job Status: Full‑time

Clearance: Secret

Certification: DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Travel: As needed

Estimated Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 USD annually*

Worksite: Onsite at Washington Navy Yard, minimum 4 days per week

Required Qualifications / Skills

• A master’s degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
• A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization.
• In depth knowledge of all steps in the RMF Process.
• Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800‑53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Ability to adapt to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Experience assigning work and managing personnel and tasks.
• Familiar with presenting data and recommendations to Government and Military leadership.
• Thorough, detail oriented, organized, with excellent time management and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, independent thinker with creative problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems.
• Familiarity with the NAVSEA FAO RMF Process.
• Working knowledge of DoD, DON, NAVSEA, and PEO cyber regulations.
• Proficient in eMASS and eMASSter tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity expertise to surface combat system program offices.
• Lead efforts to bring Platform Information Technology systems and other systems through the full life cycle of the RMF process to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Review RMF package submission to ensure alignment with the NAVSEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Develop, coordinate, and review detailed Assessment & Authorization documentation in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01 – DoD Information Assurance Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Process (RMF).
• Review systems scans/tests using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), and the Assured Content Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Work with the NAVSEA, PEO IWS, combat system program offices to ensure DOD/DON cybersecurity regulations and best practices are followed in the design, development, and sustainment of the integrated combat systems and weapon systems.
• Assist in RMF package development activities as an ISSE or Validator.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing