Why this role stands out
This advanced Information Security Analyst role offers significant leadership opportunities, allowing you to directly impact crucial Navy cybersecurity initiatives and develop your expertise in RMF and vulnerability mitigation. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical leadership skills and a passion for safeguarding critical infrastructure, with the potential to be recognized as Key Personnel on an exciting contract. Take the next step in your cybersecurity career by applying for this impactful on-site position at COLSA.
Quick overview
Job description
COLSA is seeking an Information Security Analyst (Advanced) to lead assigned cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), vulnerability assessment, and cyber risk mitigation activities for Navy networks, systems, data, and mission infrastructure. This position will also serve as a functional team lead, providing technical leadership and coordinating the work of team members. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements. Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, upgrade, and monitoring of security measures for computer networks and information systems.
- Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and lead the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee implementation of security controls to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
- Lead Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Security activities across assigned task areas.
- Lead RMF activities, including control assessment, package development, artifact review, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) support, and authorization documentation.
- Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing Information Security Analyst functions.
- Track project progress, resolve execution issues, and support planning for projects, resources, and cyber events.
- Review vulnerability data, security documentation, risk assessments, and authorization artifacts for technical quality.
- Support or oversee cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats in hardware and software environments.
- Coordinate with Government technical personnel, program leadership, and contractor team members on cyber risk and authorization matters.
- Mentor junior team members and support team compliance with applicable DCWF and contract qualification requirements. At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits Required Experience Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of Information Assurance (IA) and/or Cyber Security experience, including a minimum of five (5) years performing related functions in a DoD or Other Government Agency platform/weapons system or IT infrastructure environment.
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead functional task execution, coordinate team members, track project progress, and support project planning and resourcing.
- Must obtain qualifications aligned with one or more of the following DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles within 30 days of contract start: 111, 211, 212, 221, 461, 511, 531, 541, 550, 612, or 622. A list of acceptable certifications can be found on https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/cswf/index.html?CWFModel
- Must possess a current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Navy weapon systems and aircraft. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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