Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst

Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst in Charleston, SC!

The Cyber Operations Center Enterprise Compliance Monitoring and Reporting (ECMR) Team is responsible for Directives and Issuances from JFHQ-DODIN and DHA compliance, Information Assurance and Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance, Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) compliance, DoD Cyber Scorecard consolidation and compliance, and POA&M Coordination and submission for the Enterprise. Single point of ingress/egress for all Higher authority cyber tasking. Acknowledges, distributes, and reports compliance to all higher authority directives/taskings. Coordinates and issues DHA internal directives and tasking for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO). Manages the asset tags in Cyber Operational Attribute Management System (COAMS) for Defense Health Agency (DHA). Manages DHA’s Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) reporting program.

Role Description:

• Receive direction from higher authorities such as USCYBERCOM, JFHQ-DoDIN, and DHA; coordinate prioritization with Government Lead, and provide mitigation direction inline with agency responses to DHA Components from the Cyber Operations Center.
• Liaise between PMO/PORs and higher headquarters as needed for RFIs, clarification, and issuance tracking to include the Vulnerability Disclosure Program, Technical Issuance, and IAVM TASKORDs.
• Triage information requests from Components, comprehend and deconflict issues between higher authorities and affected Components.
• Monitor compliance progress with all DHA Components through CMRS and other data source scans, ensure components meet issuance suspense and non-compliant systems have an approved POA&M as needed, and maintain contact with Components that require coordination and compliance assistance.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to leadership authorities and understand the Component challenges in meeting compliance so higher authorities gain a better understanding why a Component may be unable to reach compliance.
• Ensure Components are cognizant of taskings by updating the Cyber Operations Center SharePoint portal, keeping information up to date on points of contact for PMO/PORs, issuance acknowledgment and tracking, and documentation repositories

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Minimum Secret clearance

Certifications: MIn IAT II

Education: Bachelors degree in a technical STEM discipline or a min of 10 years of experience

Experience:

Proven experience in process/project management, meeting documentation, and computer network defense tool compliance is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing are crucial. The role involves providing updates to leadership, delivering exceptional customer support, and SOP administration.

•Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and respond to change quickly
• Experience evaluating deficiencies and obstacles to achieving the organization’s mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to convey technical concepts to audiences with varying technical understanding
• Logical and analytical thinking capabilities
• The ability to solve problems independently or with minimal assistance
• Understanding of common enterprise technologies
• Read, understand and comply with policy and procedures
• Proficient with desktop programs such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, MS Word

Benefits at Sentar:

In addition to a great culture, Sentar not only fosters an inclusive work environment but also offers an extensive benefits package designed to cater to the well-being of its employees and their families.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan