Job Description

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior, to join our team. This position will work a hybrid schedule with at a minimum of two days a week on site work at St.Inigoes, MD.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Additive Manufacturing, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

This position will perform cybersecurity analysis and support required for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages supporting the Special Communications Mission Systems Division at Webster Outlying Field (WOLF). The candidate will plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of tactical systems and information.

Primary Duties:

Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
Support the execution of the RMF steps necessary for creating A&A packages in accordance with DoD, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Army cybersecurity requirements.
Develop and maintain required RMF artifacts throughout the life of the system accreditation.
Monitor and maintain system Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) records.
Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Work closely with the assigned Information System Security Engineer(s) and System Administrators to ensure system compliance with Federal and DoD regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.
Prepare detailed descriptions of issues, status updates, recommendations, and reports for all levels of the organization.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong facilitation skills when communicating results of findings.
Well organized and a strong attention to detail
Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skills
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
Ability to adapt to evolving technology

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or other related field, required.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience with RMF and A&A package development.
At least one (1) of the following certifications required:
- Security + CE
- CAP
- CASP+ CE
Experience with eMASS tool, a plus
Experience working in a DoD environment (Contractor/Civilian/Military), desired
Experience with Army NETCOM Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), a plus

Clearance:
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: