Senior IT Cyber- Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst ROLE We need an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the cybersecurity evaluation of drone systems and components submitted for review under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program, which determines which commercial unmanned aircraft technologies are secure enough for military and government use. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert reviewing cybersecurity assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities and residual risks affecting DoW missions, and validate whether submitted remediation plans sufficiently mitigate identified vulnerabilities. This is a full-time opportunity. Serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the cybersecurity evaluation of product submissions Provides technical expertise and advisory support regarding cybersecurity requirements, technical standards, risk management, and assessment methodologies Applies demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded systems, software, firmware, wireless communications, networking, encryption, authentication, and supply chain security Interprets cybersecurity assessment methodologies, penetration testing results, vulnerability assessments, software assurance evaluations, and firmware analyses Reviews cybersecurity assessment reports, supporting technical documentation, and assessment evidence to evaluate completeness, technical sufficiency, and adequacy in support of Government technical acceptance decisions Identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats, attack vectors, and residual risks affecting DoW missions, warfighter safety, and national security Provides technical recommendations regarding cybersecurity findings, risk mitigation strategies, and applicability of cybersecurity requirements to Blue List candidate technologies Verifies and validates whether a company's submitted remediation plan would sufficiently mitigate identified cyber vulnerabilities Maintains awareness of applicable Federal statutes, DoW policies, NDAA requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to the Blue List Program Monitors emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and policy developments affecting small unmanned systems and related technologies

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53 controls, NIST SP 800-161 (SCRM), and navigating the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)

Fort Lee, VA – DCMA Facility

Active or interim DoW security clearance; Must be a US Citizen

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.