Overview
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Position Summary
Credence has an upcoming need for a Senior Cybersecurity Program Analyst in Palmdale, CA.
The Cybersecurity Analyst shall ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and AF Cybersecurity policies. This position’s primary role is to that the assigned system’s cybersecurity documents, data, requirements, and strategic planning are adequate to ensure system mission needs are met and that the system complies with all relevant Cybersecurity law, regulation, and policy.
- Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting requirements IAW cybersecurity law, regulation, and policy
- Identify gaps in cybersecurity compliance for the assigned system, create plans of action to resolve cybersecurity gaps, communicate plans to organizational leadership, execute plans to ensure cybersecurity compliance is met
- Ensure security improvement action are identified, validated, and implemented as required for the assigned system; tracks cybersecurity program requirements to ensure successful implementation
- Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for the assigned system and organization; makes recommendations to update cybersecurity policy for organizational efficiency
- Plan, monitor, and track cybersecurity tasks to ensure successful completion
- Identify alternative information security (INFOSEC) strategies to address cybersecurity tasks or requirements that are a risk to the system’s continued operation and mission success
- Monitor the assigned system to ensure cybersecurity data and data sources meet cybersecurity policy requirements, and communicate status to organizational leaders
- Audit cybersecurity information, data, system configuration, and other cybersecurity characteristics to ensure requirements are met; report gaps or issues to division cybersecurity leadership
- Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and SW
- Review source code scanning reports to identify vulnerabilities and identify risks
- Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts; develop contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and other methods to mitigate and/or resolve cybersecurity risks
- Identify and document the requirements necessary to ensure SW acquisition programs, contract requirements, or other product development efforts meet applicable cybersecurity law, regulation, and policy
- Develop methods to ensure programs or projects meet the requirements of DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling
- Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks related to system/application efforts to include Assessment and Authorization efforts, system audits, and other quality checks; ensure cybersecurity RMF artifacts (documents, data, etc.) meet the requirements of cybersecurity policy
- Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
- Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
- Ensure the rigorous application of INFOSEC/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services
- Perform the Information System Security Engineer duties in an Information Assurance (IA) Workforce System Architecture and Engineering position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Information systems and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional disciplines being performed.
- Or Masters Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Information systems and seven (7) years of experience in the respective technical/professional disciplines being performed.
- Experience with Defense Acquisition System processes including UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition and Acquisition of Services.
- Familiarity with DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) is required.
- In depth knowledge of DISA policy and guidance is required.
- Experience with AF computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, cybersecurity principles used to manage risk, and experience identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities is required.
Professional Qualifications:
- Cybersecurity Qualification is required for Work Role ID 805 IT Program Auditor.
- CompTIA Security + or Security X certification.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Information Systems with 10 years experience, or Master's degree with 7 years experience
- Experience with Defense Acquisition System processes (UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition, Acquisition of Services)
- Familiarity with DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- In-depth knowledge of DISA policy and guidance
- Experience with Air Force computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, and vulnerability identification/mitigation
- Support for RMF tasks including Assessment and Authorization and cybersecurity RMF artifacts
- Cybersecurity Qualification for Work Role ID 805 IT Program Auditor
- CompTIA Security+ or Security X certification
Credence Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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What We Do
Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
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