The Role
Evaluates cybersecurity submissions for drone systems under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program. Reviews assessment reports, penetration testing results, vulnerabilities, remediation plans, and supporting evidence; assesses residual risks to missions and national security; provides recommendations on risk mitigation and technical acceptance; and applies NIST controls, supply chain risk management, DoD RMF, and applicable cybersecurity policies.
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Cybersecurity Analyst
ROLE
We need an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the cybersecurity evaluation of drone systems and components submitted for review under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program, which determines which commercial unmanned aircraft technologies are secure enough for military and government use. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert reviewing cybersecurity assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities and residual risks affecting DoW missions, and validate whether submitted remediation plans sufficiently mitigate identified vulnerabilities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time
ROLE
We need an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the cybersecurity evaluation of drone systems and components submitted for review under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program, which determines which commercial unmanned aircraft technologies are secure enough for military and government use. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert reviewing cybersecurity assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities and residual risks affecting DoW missions, and validate whether submitted remediation plans sufficiently mitigate identified vulnerabilities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the cybersecurity evaluation of product submissions
- Provides technical expertise and advisory support regarding cybersecurity requirements, technical standards, risk management, and assessment methodologies
- Applies demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded systems, software, firmware, wireless communications, networking, encryption, authentication, and supply chain security
- Interprets cybersecurity assessment methodologies, penetration testing results, vulnerability assessments, software assurance evaluations, and firmware analyses
- Reviews cybersecurity assessment reports, supporting technical documentation, and assessment evidence to evaluate completeness, technical sufficiency, and adequacy in support of Government technical acceptance decisions
- Identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats, attack vectors, and residual risks affecting DoW missions, warfighter safety, and national security
- Provides technical recommendations regarding cybersecurity findings, risk mitigation strategies, and applicability of cybersecurity requirements to Blue List candidate technologies
- Verifies and validates whether a company's submitted remediation plan would sufficiently mitigate identified cyber vulnerabilities
- Maintains awareness of applicable Federal statutes, DoW policies, NDAA requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to the Blue List Program
- Monitors emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and policy developments affecting small unmanned systems and related technologies
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience preferred
- Active DoW 8570/8140 IAM or IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+) required
- Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53 controls, NIST SP 800-161 (SCRM), and navigating the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)
LOCATION
- San Diego, CA – DCMA Facility
CLEARANCE
- Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
- Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $100,000 – $145,000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of five years of practical experience
- Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM or IAT Level II or III certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise applying NIST SP 800-53 controls and NIST SP 800-161 supply chain risk management
- Experience navigating the DoD Risk Management Framework to achieve an Authority to Operate
- Active or interim DoD security clearance
- Favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation
- United States citizenship
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The Company
What We Do
West 4th Strategy provides rapid response technology services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. We build and mobilize dynamic teams of qualified technologists who embody competence, professionalism, and a commitment to results. We excel at moving fast to find the right people to get the job done. And the best part of our technology teams? They make the government’s mission their mission. Our teams work with a sense of purpose to power the government. West 4th Strategy. Our work defines us.
