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The Cyber Analyst, Senior applies cyber risk assessment expertise and work experience to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for the DoD Mission Partner Environment (MPE). Provides recommendations to activity leadership on processes and methodologies to assess cybersecurity risk on information systems. Works with other Cyber Analysts, SMEs, and SCA-Rs to ensure that all cybersecurity analysis and cybersecurity risk assessments are completed within time and quality standards established by MPE leadership and the Task Lead. Ideal candidate is able to provide a broad range of information assurance activities and has a strong knowledge of systems, operating environments, system security, and configuration management. Duties Supports all phases of risk assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 for the DoD Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Enterprise including IT system authorization reviews, IT capital planning and budgeting, governance and compliance, and innovation in these areas to reduce time and costs Assists with IT Service Management/Service Operations focused on cybersecurity. Participates in Project Management Reviews in conjunction with the Contract Program Manager and attends working group meetings, technical information exchanges, conferences, and other meetings and supports MPE Enterprise activities. Performs duties as an Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system administrator for the MPE Authorizing Officials Office. Supports program and projects with security and cyber information assurance requirements elicitation based on customer and subject matter expert communication and independent research. Supports Task Lead with program execution, delivers program deliverables, and supports strategic process development. Performs all other duties, as required. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent required. Master of Science degree preferred 8-10 years of experience with DoD networks or Combatant Command constructed networks CISSP or CAP certification required, CEH or other equivalent certifications desired Proficiency with eMASS is required Project Management (PMP) certification desired Familiarity with U.S. coalition networks (BICES, APAN, CFBLnet, etc.) desired Expert knowledge of  Risk Management Framework Working knowledge of DoD Cloud Provisional Authorization process and FEDRAMP is desired Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail Quick learner; passionate about technology and learns new technology areas as directed Ability to elicit, identify, and research information assurance requirements and perform as a member of an assessment review team Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Ability to implement, monitor and maintain quality control standards Must have an active DoD security clearance