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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract-To-Hire position – Jr Cybersecurity Analyst / Hanscom AFB MA – (JOB-22407). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!
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Job Description:
100% on site in Bedford, MA
We are seeking a proactive Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to provide foundational Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Defense support to our customer community. In this role, you will assist with system-level security risk mitigation, configuration management, and compliance auditing in strict accordance with Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and U.S. Air Force instructions. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional looking to grow their expertise within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and military cyber operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Compliance & RMF Support: Assist with System Security Plan (SSP) reviews, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes, and re-accreditation requirements. Review Air Force checklists and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Vulnerability & Configuration Management: Review Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) alerts, bulletins, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to support system remediation and ensure documented hardware/software configurations.
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Risk Tracking & Mitigation: Track, manage, and report on open security-related problem logs, fixes, and cyber metrics to ensure customer environments meet rigid security baselines.
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Identity & Access Management: Support the creation, management, and processing of user accounts, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) profiles, and firewall exception requests.
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Operational Security Support: Assist with Classified Message Incidents (CMIs), support TEMPEST certifications for Classified Processing Areas, and participate in broader cybersecurity project initiatives as assigned.
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Customer & ISSO Outreach: Provide helpful reach-back support and participate in Staff Assistant Visits (SAVs) with appointed Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
Required Security & Certifications
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Clearance: Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
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DoD 8570 Compliance: Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required on day one of employment.
Education & Experience Requirements
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Education: Bachelors degree (BS/BA) in a relevant technical or business field.
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Substitution: An additional 4 years of direct, relevant experience may be substituted for the formal degree requirement.
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Experience: 3+ years of experience relevant to federal or defense IT/cybersecurity operations.
Technical Skills & Core Competencies
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Directives & Frameworks: Strong foundational knowledge of Air Force and DoD Cybersecurity Directives, Instructions, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
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Systems Administration: Working knowledge of Windows Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 10/11) and Microsoft Active Directory.
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Hardware & Troubleshooting: Familiarity with computer and server hardware, backed by strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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Platform Operations: Hands-on experience or working knowledge of the ServiceNow ticketing platform and Microsoft SharePoint.
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Professional Skills: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel data handling); strong team collaboration, customer service, and positive communication skills.
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Adaptability: Self-motivated with an ability to resolve tier-1/tier-2 security issues quickly and efficiently in a dynamic team environment.
TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.
TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.
No second parties will be accepted.