Mid-Level Cybersecurity Policy Analyst - Remote Department:GRC Location: Text code PAML to to apply! MindPoint Group delivers industry-leading cybersecurity solutions, services, and products. We are trusted cybersecurity advisors to key government and commercial decision-makers and support security operations for some of the most security-conscious organizations globally. Our relationship with you is for the long run because your success is our success. We invest in your success through fantastic benefits (healthcare, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement, to name a few). Beyond just excellent pay and benefits, you-ll want to work here for reasons that can-t be written into an offer letter-the challenge, growth opportunities, and most important: the culture of a company that cares about you. A position at MPG promises you + A diverse organization + A safe workplace with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind + A balanced work life. Seriously. + A stable, established, and growing business + A leadership team focused on your professional growth and development Job Description We-re looking for a dynamic Senior Cybersecurity Policy Analyst. What you get to do every day: + Participate in working groups and cybersecurity committees that are tackling the government-s current and emerging challenges such as maturing the CDM program, automating the ATO process, and developing and implementing enterprise security services. + Participate in the development of the Department-s program for identifying, protecting, and monitoring its High-Value Assets (HVAs). + Perform control reviews, security audits, evaluations, and risk assessments of sensitive and complex operational systems and facilities and provides recommendations for remediating detected vulnerabilities. + Conduct application, system, and network security assessments, analyses, authorizations, and evaluations in classified and sensitive environments. + Develop requirements and specifications for reviewing and approving procurement requests, major systems development activities, telecommunications hardware and software, and hardware and software encryption techniques on the basis of security concerns. + Broadly assess technology to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified and remediated. + Analyze and optimize system operation and resource utilization, and perform system capacity planning/analysis while maintaining the security posture. + Provide Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) and client network guidance, training, research and recommendations. + Support specific technical reviews to support non-standard operational requirements and systems, including design, development, and maintenance of unique security assessment security tools and conducting assessments. Qualifications *US Citizenship, Public Trust Eligible Required* What skills do you need? + Bachelor-s Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience. Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for 8 additional years of relevant experience. + Minimum 6 years of general experience and 3 years of relevant experience in functional responsibility. + Well-versed in risk management and must have experience working with SDLC and performing security tasks throughout + Experience with and working understanding of FISMA compliance, experience conducting all phases of Certification and Accreditation, and creating documentation in accordance with NIST guidance + Well-versed (4+ years experienced minimum) with NIST publications, including NIST 800 series, OMB circulars such as OMB A-123 circular and OMB A-130 circular and memoranda, and CNSS publications and their requirements and impact on system security such as CNSS 1253 and risk management methodologies + Strong analytical and organizational skills + Concise writing skills What is ideal? + Secret Clearance highly desired + CAP and Security+ highly desired + Understanding of and experience with CSAM is a plus Location: + There is a teleworking option with this role until a time when the client requires the team onsite in Washington, DC. Additional Information + All offers are contingent upon proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or successful accommodation for an exemption. + All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. + Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $110-130k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. + Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more! + MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Text code PAML to to apply!