USAF - Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst - cFocus Software Incorporated
Security Engineer
We're looking for a Security Engineer focused on designing and building scalable technical solutions. This junior role requires 9+ years of relevant experience.
About the role
Active TS/SCI SSBI clearance
B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of RMF/Cybersecurity experience
Foundational experience or education in cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, security compliance, information systems, or a closely related discipline.
Working knowledge of the RMF and Assessment and Authorization lifecycle, including security controls, implementation evidence, risk assessment, authorization artifacts, and continuous monitoring.
Ability to develop and maintain SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, assessment findings, inventories, and related authorization documentation with senior guidance.
Ability to learn and use eMASS and ITIPS and to maintain accurate data across multiple systems and recurring reporting cycles.
Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, remediation tracking, residual risk, and POA&M lifecycle management.
Strong analytical, technical writing, documentation, quality-control, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with system owners, security personnel, engineers, program offices, and Government stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, protect sensitive information, and escalate discrepancies or risks promptly.
One to three years of relevant cybersecurity, information assurance, compliance, vulnerability-management, audit, or federal IT experience; internships and military experience may be considered.
A current credential satisfying the applicable IAM Level II and DoD 8140 722-Intermediate qualification requirements.
Coursework or hands-on exposure to NIST SP 800-53, DoD RMF, eMASS, vulnerability scanning, POA&M tracking, control assessment, and technical documentation
Support the full RMF lifecycle, including security control selection, implementation tracking, evidence collection, validation support, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Assist with interpretation of federal, DoD, and Air Force cybersecurity policies and help translate requirements into system-level implementation actions.
Develop, update, organize, and maintain authorization artifacts for multiple systems, including SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, control evidence, inventories, diagrams, and supporting records.
Enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain cybersecurity and authorization data in eMASS and ITIPS.
Review security-control implementation statements and evidence for completeness, consistency, currency, and traceability; identify gaps for senior review.
Support vulnerability assessments, analyze findings, document risk information, and assist in developing practical mitigation and remediation strategies.
Track vulnerabilities, POA&M milestones, overdue actions, closure evidence, authorization status, and ATO expiration dates across assigned systems.