Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Centurion is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support a client on their risk and compliance (R&C) arm of the cybersecurity team cybersecurity team. This is a remote position.

Purpose and Scope:

This role contributes to the clients data protection requirements through the assessment of cybersecurity controls and working with teams through the mitigation process of gaps that have been identified. Qualified candidates will need a versatile skill set that emphasizes regulatory comprehension, technology, effective collaboration, critical thinking, analytical prowess, risk management, and strong communications skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages.
• Contribute to cybersecurity change management and end user support for compliance and risk,
• Craft, validate, and document necessary cybersecurity as artifacts to include, but not limited to System Security Plan (SSP), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as necessary,
• Perform cyber assessments and audits as directed,
• Lead discussions with various teams, both internal and external, around data compliance and risk efforts,
• Provide expertise to system administrators, engineers, and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides.
• Consult with and brief executive management on compliance and risk matters,
• Create, maintain, and provide metrics and status reports to cybersecurity leadership,
• Travel up to 25%
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in performing cybersecurity assessments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, similar degree path, or additional 4 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. Demonstrated experience in technology assessments, handling multiple assignments and finding mutually acceptable solutions to security problems
• Demonstrated experience recommending and devising cybersecurity controls to mitigate risk
• Demonstrated experience in policy research and applying it to developing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity technology.
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in securing Federal Government environments, preferably DoD.
• CompTIA Security+ certified or equivalent
• Knowledge of NIST publications and their relevancy to compliance and risk.
• Demonstrable strong written and verbal communications.
• Experience with common cybersecurity tools and platforms such as Nessus, Microsoft GCCH / O365, Microsoft Azure Gov, Microsoft Defender, Fireeye products, Email protection platforms, and Palo Alto products.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 50 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Position Details: 

US Citizenship or Authorization to work in US required

Travel: < 10% (CONUS)

Centurion Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V

No third parties or subcontractors

REF: JOB-4621