Senior Defense Assessment Analyst 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading and participating in analysis of actual and predictable interacting operational activities of business to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques. Demonstrate a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts within the Cyber Research field.
• Identifies and assesses the capabilities and activities of cybersecurity insider threats; produces findings to help initialize and support law enforcement and counterintelligence activities and investigations.
• Inspects systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave or local policy. Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, and hardware, delivering actionable results. Analyzes data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.
• Develops and integrates, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Prepares, performs, and manages the security aspects of implementing and operating a system.
• Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed or inherited by a system to determine overall effectiveness. Validates system tests; evaluating test results against specifications and requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD TS/SCI
• 12 Years of experience in System Security engineering, auditing, ethical hacking or Penetration testing, implementing Risk Management Framework and Federal guidance while incorporating industry best practices. Knowledgeable in DoD Enterprise services.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s or 8+ years with Master’s with relevant IT degree.
• ITIL Foundations certification required within 3 months of start.
• System Security Analysis Certification
• CEH or GIAC-GPEN

OR

• • One of the following advanced cyber security certifications:
    • CISSO or CPTE or CySA+ or CFR or FITSP-A or GCSA or GPEN or CCE or CISA or CISM or GCIH or GSNA

            OR

• • • Army Training: Information Protection Technician WOAC (Cert), Network Management Technician WOBC (Cert), Information Services Technician WOBC (Cert), COURSE ABBR NM ISSM, COURSE ABBR NM NSVT, COURSE ABBR NM ADV NET ANALYST, or WSS 012 - The Cyber Training Range - DCO

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience in leading large, technical complex organization. Must have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. Must be able to provide guidance to others. Must be able to perform successfully in complex, unstructured situations.

Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements

We are seeking a Senior Defense Assessment Analyst to join our Team.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Sierra Vista, AZ/Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Type of environment: Primarily office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Citizenship: US
• Clearance requirement: DoD TS/SCI

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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