Cyber Defense Analyst (onsite)
System One
Full-time
Washington, DC
Job description
Location: Reston, VA area with partial remote work
Nodi Solutions is a growing small business with real-world experience working with government and commercial clients in the areas of technology, engineering, strategy, and mission challenges. We have worked on more than 40 commercial projects, bringing strategy and problem-solving skills to technical and business challenges. Our government clients include the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Energy/National Labs.
Position Description: Nodi Solutions has the opportunity to make a contingent hire for a contract. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support impactful projects for our federal clients, with a focus on providing cybersecurity-related technical and operational expertise to support oversight of the development, deployment, and operation of a mobile broadband network comprised of Long-Term Evolution (LTE), 4th Generation (4G), and 5th Generation (5G) technologies. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels in technical analysis and assessment to support oversight, federal reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities may include:
- Develop recurring analytics deliverables on time each month, and also supporting urgent ad hoc leadership requests
- Provide cybersecurity-related technical and operational expertise to support oversight of the development, deployment, and operation of a nationwide mobile broadband network comprised of Long-Term Evolution (LTE), 4th Generation (4G), and 5th Generation (5G) technologies,
- Provide cybersecurity-related support for mobile wireless network architecture critical design reviews, network compliance assessments, network risk assessments, network security control assessments and verifying and validating mobile wireless network cybersecurity solutions and implementation.
- Review mobile telecommunication coverage maps and other related documentation/statistics provided to determine the accuracy of coverage provided.
- Perform various types of technical cybersecurity analyses for 3GPP 4G LTE, 5G, and future industry standard networks including analysis on network deployment, performance, and usage data
- Leverage industry tools to enable assessment of risk and compliance against various controls such as NIST, ISO and 3GPP.
- Review data to identify cybersecurity trends within various ecosystems of a nationwide broadband network.
- Review product integration and service activation test data and make recommendations for cybersecurity improvements.
- Conduct various types of cybersecurity analyses on 4G LTE and 5G data, including analyses on network deployment, performance, and usage data to inform the government of issues which merit further review by the government or may result in potential opportunities for cybersecurity improvement.
- Review wireless technology and network metrics data and provide recommendations for project and program improvement.
- Develop white papers, research-based reports, and other technical analyses addressing various complex and/or technical issues to support informed decision making that results in the advancement of the FirstNet mission. Examples include: Cybersecurity compliance assessments, Cybersecurity risk assessments, Cybersecurity control assessments, Organizational and system risk assessments, Mitigation plan assessments, Cybersecurity Research
- Provide summarized results of the analyses and develop reports to summarize data, as required.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to pass a background investigation
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Security, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline.
- 9+ years of experience in Information Security with substantial knowledge of wireless telecommunications and broadband networks to include, but not limited to experience with LTE, 4G and 5G protocols as well as related system architectures
- Substantial knowledge of security control assessment methodologies and tools as well as related risk management functions that include an expert understanding of cloud computing technologies
- Experience in the areas of security architecture, security implementation, threat assessment, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security control evaluation
- Experience analyzing results from vulnerability scanning tools, support cyber security site visits and assessments to inspect and verify information security reports, plans, and controls
- Understanding of cloud computing technologies
- Detailed understanding of project management best practices and current understanding of the build, operations, and management of an interoperable nationwide wireless network. This includes knowledge of 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN)
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with time management skills, as well as function in a team environment
- Ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables amid competing deadlines
- Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and tact in obtaining and analyzing information related to projects
- Ability to represent Nodi Solutions in meetings with clients to resolve complex issues and to plan and coordinate work
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Experience using various data analytics tools for analysis and reporting
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust
- Prior consulting or program support experience with federal cybersecurity or wireless engineering/telecommunications-focused organizations
- Knowledge of the public safety community (e.g., law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services
Compensation: Nodi Solutions seeks to fill this position with a talented and motivated individual. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Nodi Solutions offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a growing small business.
Nodi Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US citizen? (Required to answer)
- Have you ever held in the past or currently public trust or US government suitability? Do you have a clearance? (Required to answer)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Reston, VA 20191 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA 20191