LRS Federal is hiring: Cybersecurity Analyst in Schenectady

Salary: $105,000 - $110,000

**This position allows up to 25% remote work. Due to security requirements, all other work must be completed at the job site - Knolls Laboratory. 

In business for 19 years, LRS Federal is a federal contracting firm providing engineering support to government clients worldwide. Offering ample opportunity for career growth, LRS Federal also offers a health benefits package, paid time off, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and other fringe benefits for our valued employees. 

LRS Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support our federal client located at the Bettis Laboratory complex. The client, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory requires the following support:

• The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft fleet. Our company is looking for a Cybersecurity professional to join our team. This person will be responsible for execution of all aspects of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directives to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes assisting information system owners with development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs) using the existing RSA Archer application on the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Network (NNPP Net) to support information system authorization. Additionally, the Analyst will assist in the development of Plans of Action and Milestone (POA&Ms) and Risk Based Decisions (RBDs) for deficiencies found during the information system authorization process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• At least four years of combined experience in the following roles; security control validator, security control assessor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
• At least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)
• At least two years of experience working with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

• Security+ Certification

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with the RSA Archer application
• At least two years of experience working on IT security project teams
• At least one year of experience managing IT projects
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and services (Data Centers, physical and virtual servers, local and wide area networking
components, cloud Infrastructure/Platform/Software as a Service, etc.)
• Knowledge of security policies such as NIST Special Publications, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DOD Cloud
Computing Security Resource Guide (SRG)
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools
• Previous work authorizing information systems within a classified DoE or DoD environment
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) certification

To apply, submit your resume demonstrating your experience in the required/desired knowledge, skills, and abilities. LRS Federal is an equal-opportunity employer.