B&M Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst to assist with IT security testing and consulting engagements on Federal projects. With guidance from a Technical Project Manager, Cybersecurity Analysts will gain exposure to a range of cybersecurity areas, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, as well as IT security assessments and testing of technical, management, and operational controls of Federal privacy programs and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, conduct, and document IT security testing in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A Revision 5
- Develop Security Control Assessment documentation, analyze results, and initiate recommendations associated with the findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture, in accordance with NIST controls
- Validate respective information System Security Plans (SSP) to ensure NIST control requirements are met
- Review the controls that support the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and the details of the SSP to determine completeness and accuracy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
- Ability to lead small, less complex system assessments independently
- Ability to assist team members with proper artifact collection that will satisfy assessment requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact efficiently with clients and peers
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of Federal information security standards and methodologies, including FISMA requirements, OMB standards and guidelines, and NIST Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publications and Special Publications (NIST FIPS 199, NIST FIPS 200, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/A, etc.)
- Familiarity with the following tools is preferred (but not required): Archer GRC, Qualys, Tenable, CoreImpact, DbProtect, Nessus, IBM AppScan, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec DLP, FireEye ATP, McAfee SIEM, McAfee IDS/IPS, ForeScout, MS Excel pivot tables.
Citizenship Requirements:
U.S. Citizens ONLY. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must be able to pass a Federal background check for a public trust clearance, for which U.S. Citizenship is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
B&M Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.