Cyber Information Assurance Analyst SME

Cyber Information Assurance Analyst

The Cyber Information Assurance Analyst SME supports the customer by performing extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Must be able to apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guides the successful completion of major programs and often functions in a project leadership role.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Essential Requirements

Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment, and property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Achieves this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and makes recommendations on process tailoring. Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of ten plus (10+) years of experience in systems security, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EEO Including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $150K to $170K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Family Planning/Fertility Assistance, STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D, Legal-Aid Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) (11) Federal Holidays, Training and Development Opportunities. Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).