Summary:

Seeking a Cyber Security Analyst that has a complete understanding of Cybersecurity, the RMF process and familiarity with IT/network technologies to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (AA&S) to Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) in conducting Cyber Assessments and Mission Assurance Analysis (MA) in support of Operating Location – Kirtland AFB, NM (OL-KN) execution of Cybersecurity Assessment Program (CAP). This position is for the analyst with Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and security assessment experience. The objective of this position is to provide support to the Cyber Lead in technical, scientific, and engineering services for the conduct of cyber assessments on behalf of designated Combatant Commands (CCMD) and the United States Air Force. The CAP analyst will provide in-depth technical and operational knowledge as related to cyber-security (CS) and Information Technology (IT), Multidisciplinary Security, Joint Exercises, Joint Planning, exercise assessment objective development, and Joint Lessons Learned.

Primary Skills & Responsibilities:

· Conduct assessments in all aspects of cyber operations, which includes interoperability, mission assurance and exercise mission areas, e.g., Cyber Operations Assessments, Operational Mission Assurance Analysis, and Cyber Readiness Campaign (CRC) Assessments.

• Provide operational experience sufficient to conduct informative assessments and statistical knowledge sufficient to develop assessment metrics.

· Perform assessor/observer duties during the assessment activities IAW the EP/ CEP and local rules of engagement (ROE) as contained in the exercise Operations Order (OPORD) or Execution Order (EXORD) and the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) letter.

· Support programmatic meetings, DOT&E Working Groups, system configuration and threat reviews, operational/maintenance concepts, and the review of other relevant program documentation that will support the development of assessment measures, assessment procedures, and data collection and analysis methods.

· Support Cyber Readiness Campaign (CRC) Event Assessments conducted outside of the capstone assessment, e.g., training, Operations Security (OPSEC), physical security, emergency action and contingency plans, relocation plans, and risk-management practices.

· Collect Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) when applicable during verification validation review assessment events.

· Assist in the preparation and reporting and analysis of key findings for inclusion in a Quick Look Briefing.

· Generate a technical network vulnerability and verification validation review assessment in the form of an event observation, analysis, and recommendation reports (OAR).

· Work with the assessment lead and the Persistent Cyber Operations (PCO) lead to develop and write lessons learned and report the actionable and/or attributable remediation recommendations.

· Conduct analysis of Mission Assurance, identify mission tasks and mission processes resulting form support provided by the systems and network assigned to those functions.

· Maintain professional skills and qualifications to remain current with Cybersecurity and Information Awareness.

· Professional work ethic and demeanor, able to interact effectively in team environment.

· Experienced with CMMI processes, checklists, developing SOPs highly desired.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a technical related field plus 3 years’ experience in cybersecurity, network defense, and/or network attack, exercise planning, operations centers or cybersecurity assessments.
• In lieu of the above, an Associate’s degree in a technical related field plus 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, network defense, and/or network attack, exercise planning, operations centers or cybersecurity assessments is acceptable.
• In lieu of the above, 7 years’ experience in cybersecurity, network defense, and/or network attack, exercise planning, operations centers, or cybersecurity assessments in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• One or more of the following DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II Baseline Certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
• Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Security+ Continuing Education (Security + CE)
• Network+
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• An active Top Secret Clearance required and SCI eligible