Location: San Diego, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Travel: No travel anticipated Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with no Foreign Exception Package requirements Labor Category: Candidate must qualify at a minimum for a mid-level labor category
XSITE is seeking a Tactical Networks Cybersecurity Analyst to support cybersecurity planning, Risk Management Framework activities, and Assessment and Authorization package development for DoD tactical network systems. This role will support cybersecurity operations, RMF documentation, vulnerability assessment, compliance analysis, and stakeholder reporting for systems requiring authorization to operate.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong RMF, Navy A&A, and DoD cybersecurity experience who can work independently, coordinate with technical teams, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate cybersecurity risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, develop, and maintain Risk Management Framework artifacts, packages, and deliverables supporting system validation and Authorization to Operate activities
- Support Assessment and Authorization documentation planning, development, and maintenance
- Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application environments
- Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity activities with program technical leads to identify cyber risks, interpret applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans
- Maintain RMF documentation for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO
- Support security control analysis using National Institute of Standards and Technology controls and related DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity status updates and presentations to senior stakeholders
- Analyze expected system, mission, and workload impacts related to cybersecurity findings and control implementation
- Work independently to identify issues, develop solutions, communicate results, and lead client task execution from inception through completion
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, engineering, test and evaluation, Assessment and Authorization, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a technical, engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, management, or related discipline
- Active TS/SCI clearance with no Foreign Exception Package requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working with information technology systems for a DoD or government agency
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading Navy RMF projects, including A&A activities for systems up to the TS/SCI level
- Experience preparing, developing, and maintaining RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables
- Experience implementing security controls and policies