Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Title:  Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Clearance: Secret

Program: BLITS 3.0

Company/ Program Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients through technical excellence, accountability, and mission commitment.

The BLITS 3.0 Program supports the mission of the 66th Air Base Group to secure information systems, maintain mission assurance, and ensure operational readiness. This role supports enterprise cybersecurity operations by leading vulnerability management efforts across mission systems and infrastructure supporting installation and enterprise operations.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provides Information Assurance guidance and support to the customer community in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense, and U.S. Air Force Information Assurance programs
• Ensures that applicable systems/networks/computing environments meet security requirements and that all security risks for those environments are properly mitigated
• Provides technical and programmatic Information Assurance/Cyber Security services in support of system-level certification and accreditation processes
• Tracks and manages all open security-related problem reports and fixes
• Provide necessary support for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements as well as re-accreditation requirements
• Ensures configuration management for systems/networks/computing systems and hardware is documented and maintained. Support creation/management/processing of accounts, DLP
• Contribute to Cybersecurity projects as required
• Provide support with Classified Message Incidents
• Reviews all Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) alerts, bulletins, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) for applicable implementation and remediation in the customer’s network/computing environment(s)
• Perform Staff Assistant Visits and reach back support with appointed ISSOs 
• Provide support to maintain a comprehensive network security policy to include firewall exceptions
• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures and AF Checklists
• Review FFRDC System Security Plans and provide support as needed
• Assist with TEMPEST certification for Classified Processing Areas

Job Requirements: 

• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance/Cyber Security Directives and Instructions
• Positive communication Skills/Self-motivation
• Knowledge of Cyber Security in the RMF process and Cyber Defense
• Ability to capture and report metrics
• Working knowledge of SharePoint
• Windows Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 10/Windows 11)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Office Products – Must have proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of Service Now ticketing system
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently 
• Proficient with Computer and Server Hardware
• Strong Team Partnership skills
• Strong Troubleshooting skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Secret level DoD security clearance - required (ability to get clearance with waiver possible if background check shows potential)
• CompTIA Security + certification - required (valid certification on day one of employment)
• BS/BA degree with 3+ years of experience relevant to the above skills. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree