ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at their Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory or the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of West Mifflin, PA or Schenectady, NY with up to 25% remote work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of all aspects of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) directives to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Assist information system owners with development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).

• Utilize the existing RSA Archer application on the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Network (NNPP Net) to support information system authorization.

• Assist in the development of Plans of Action and Milestone (POA&Ms) and Risk Based Decisions (RBDs) for deficiencies found during the information system authorization process.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Clearance; active clearances preferred.

• Must have at least four years of combined experience in the following roles:

  • Security Control Validator,

  • Security Control Assessor,

  • Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or

  • Information System Security Manager (ISSM).

• Must have at least two years of experience supporting development of information system security authorization packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a)

• Must have at least two years of experience working with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

• Must have a Security+ Certification.

Desired Skills

• At least one year of experience managing IT projects.

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and services (Data Centers, physical and virtual servers, local and wide area networking components, cloud Infrastructure/Platform/Software as a Service, etc.).

• Knowledge of security policies such as NIST Special Publications, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DOD Cloud.

• Computing Security Resource Guide (SRG).

• Knowledge of infrastructure security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools.

• Previous work authorizing information systems within a classified DoE or DoD environment.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-171.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) certification.

About the Site

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is comprised of the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory located in Niskayuna, New York, the Kesselring Site, located in West Milton, New York, and the Naval Reactor Facility located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together, they develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, ensure the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, and train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivatin