Part-time Cyber Information Assurance Analyst

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Reston, VA, US
Hybrid
Risk assessments of information systems
Vulnerability assessments on systems and networks
Security compliance audits
The Part-time Cyber Information Assurance Analyst will join the Risk Management Department at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory in Reston, VA, supporting national security needs through innovative cybersecurity programs

Job Summary

  • The Part-time Cyber Information Assurance Analyst will join the Risk Management Department at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory in Reston, VA, supporting national security needs through innovative cybersecurity programs.
  • This role involves conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, executing compliance audits, and developing Plans of Action and Milestones to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
  • The position requires up to 50% travel to surrounding areas and offers opportunities for transitioning military members through the DoD SkillBridge partnership.

Matching Summary

The Part-time Cyber Information Assurance Analyst will join the Risk Management Department at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory in Reston, VA, supporting national security needs through innovative cybersecurity programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Risk assessments of information systems
  • Vulnerability assessments on systems and networks
  • Security compliance audits
  • Windows and Linux OS expertise
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Security clearance requirement
  • Multitasking multiple programs

Nice-to-have

  • Development of Security Assessment Plans
  • Containerized environments
  • Gitlab and Ansible experience
  • Atlassian Suite familiarity
  • Vulnerability scanning tools knowledge
  • Experience with classified space policies

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years related experience
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity
  • Security+ or equivalent certification
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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