Cybersecurity Analyst / ISSO (AI)

Location: Stafford, Virginia, United States; on-site

Company

Cybersecurity role supporting the Department of Defense.

What you will do

• Assess the security risks of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, including data pipelines and AI toolsets within authorization boundaries.
• Interpret MFCC, DCDC, Cyber Tasking Orders, and other DoD cyber directives, policies, and organizational messages.
• Create, manage, and strategically reduce complex Plans of Action and Milestones across multiple enterprise systems.
• Lead systems through eMASS-based Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize lifecycles and workflows.
• Oversee computer network defense architectures, zero-trust implementation, network boundary defense, and threat intelligence integration.
• Draft cybersecurity policies, Incident Response Plans, and Continuous Monitoring Strategies.

Requirements

• Experience with AI and ML risk assessment, emerging DoD AI security guidance, and data pipeline security.
• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-161, NIST SP 800-162, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Advanced proficiency with DISA STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, eMASSter, and manual STIG/SRG validation.
• Experience validating security requirements on Windows, Red Hat Linux, Cisco IOS, and Cisco ASA systems.
• Expertise applying zero-trust methodologies throughout the system lifecycle and managing continuous monitoring requirements.
• Preferred: active Secret security clearance and DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAM Level II or III certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or CAP/CGRC.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical coverage through Cigna with PPO and HDHP options.
• Dental coverage through Cigna and vision coverage through Principal VSP.
• Eleven paid federal holidays and PTO accruing from 15 days per year.
• Annual allowance for job-related training or education.
• 401(k) plan with multiple Fidelity fund choices and a company match.