Senior Cybersecurity Analyst Job at Novul Solutions in Arlington

Job Description
As a Cryptographic Modernization Analyst, you will lead the effort to secure DoD communication systems and key management operations. You'll assess current policies, identify risks, and develop comprehensive strategies to strengthen cyber resilience.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior executives and military officers, providing clear and concise guidance on cryptographic strategies. As you address emerging cybersecurity threats, such as post-quantum cryptography, you'll help build a secure future for the nation's most sensitive information.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures for cryptographic modernization and communication technology.
• Assess risks related to current DoD cyber policies and recommend changes to align with evolving standards and regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance on key management and cryptography practices, including post-quantum cryptography.
• Support leadership in managing information security implications and operational readiness.
• Mentor team members in technical competencies and policy compliance.
• Communicate security strategies clearly and effectively to senior executives and military leadership.

Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 12+ years in a technical or cybersecurity role (16 years without a technical degree).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience (4 additional years may substitute for the degree).
• Technical Expertise:
• Knowledge of cryptography, including key management.
• Experience with communication security and communication technology.
• Skills:
• Ability to clearly convey technical strategies and policy recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience developing dashboards and visual presentations for executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cryptographic solutions in the context of key management.
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography.
• Knowledge of managing actions and taskers within a government-standardized system.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP or equivalent).

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off PTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus - Project-based
• Yearly bonus - Company based