Cyberspace Analyst 2

Profile

Location: Fort Meade

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly

Job Description:

VMR Strategic Solutions is seeking a Cyberspace Analyst II to support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations. While representing USCYBERCOM, the candidate organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations; analyzes proposed capabilities, recommends COAs, and develops solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls; develops concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DOD; assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements; and synchronizes capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platform

Duties

Applies knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C)

Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats

Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM

Provides technical expertise for the identification, development, and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives

Characterizes and identifies DOD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort

Provides planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identifies opportunities for mission enhancement

Works with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders, etc.

Contributes to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA)

Utilizes automated capabilities such as Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets

Experience with Incident Response

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum 6 years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or related functional area

Minimum of High School Diploma.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Certification:

Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification, CSSP Incident Responder, or CSSP Infrastructure Support

Additional Capabilities Required:

Possesses a thorough understanding of cyberspace operations and mission assurance related subject matter

Experience facilitating DOD working groups and participating in DOD component level tabletop exercises

Experience providing substantive updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership concerning cybersecurity operations.

Company info

VMR Strategic Solutions