Cybersecurity Analyst - Information Assurance

Cybersecurity Analyst - Information Assurance 

JBSA Randolph, TX - Please apply only if you have an ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE 

AVATAR Computing is a “Mission First” company with a passion for supporting complex technical requirements for the government and its industry partners. Military service runs deep in our veins, with three generations of Air Force in our family. For over 15 years, AVATAR Computing has developed unique solutions for the government’s most complicated problems. AVATAR combines creative out of the box thinking with agile management that maximizes productivity. This approach is set against the background of working in government systems for many years to create a new vision of how to solve problems and put our government projects into a position to succeed for the future.

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with “fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service.” Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain RMF A&A packages Step 0-6 to maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Validate and upload RMF documentation into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Assemble and coordinate system Plans and Procedures from local AO templates.
• Process and submit Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Ensure DISA STIGs/SRGs are implemented, enforced, and properly loaded in EMASS.
• Request and Review all RMF artifacts for accuracy and system inheritance coverage.
• Perform annual security reviews in accordance with FISMA reporting.
• Ensure approved Ports, Protocols, & Services are being used.
• Validate compliance with DoD, AF, and local AO policy.
• Ability to create or modify a System/Enclave Authorization boundary, Network Diagram, System Topology, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate with PMs, System Administrators, DBAs, Network Engineers, ISSO/ISSM, ASCAs, SCA, AODR, and industry Cyber Professionals in any of the RMF steps.

Required:

• Active Security Clearance required
• 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, etc.)

Preferred past experience/knowledge:

• 3 to 5 years working in Cyber field
• Hands-on experience with associated DoD Cyber tools (ACAS/NESSUS, STIGs, Cloud SRGs)

Cloud based technologies and accreditations of various IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IL2, IL4, IL5 and IL6 platforms/enclaves

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

AVATAR Computing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.