About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1567
Job Title: Security Analyst
Location: China Lake, CA
Clearance Level: Must Have Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Required Certification(s): IAM Level II Certificate or higher (Sec+ and CAP, CASP+, CCISO, CISM, CISSP)
- Execute and oversee RMF Documentation and Compliance: Review the accuracy and traceability of all A&A documentation within eMASS to support timely system authorization.
- Review documentation to ensure full compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards (DoD, DoW, DoN, and RMF).
- Conduct security control assessments and validations of a system's technical and non-technical security features to mitigate known threats and vulnerabilities effectively. These assessments should comprehensively identify and assess impacts while also taking into account existing risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the completion of all necessary RMF products and reporting in accordance with policy and in collaboration with the Security Control Assessor.
- Assist in updating any documentation related to risk assessments (such as Risk Assessment Reports, Plan of Actions & Milestones, etc.) based on the results of assessments.
- Conduct the necessary vulnerability analysis to facilitate the mitigation and determination of residual risk as required.
- Provide support for the continuous monitoring program as needed, especially when System Level Continuous Monitoring results are essential to meet ongoing authorization requirements.
- Assist in contingency planning, testing, and execution as necessary.
- Support the incident response process and actively participate in meetings with the program team, offering updates on project status.
- Applicant should possess a strong understanding of the RMF process, as well as a working knowledge of eMASS, eMASSter, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), VRAM, and Visio applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly report on technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience supporting Navy-specific systems or enterprise networks.
B.S. in Technical Field + 4 Years Experience or 6 Years Experience in the planning, implementation, upgrading and/or monitoring of security measures which make up the protection of corporate or government networks.
B.S. in Technical Field + 4 Years Experience or 6 Years Experience in the planning, implementation, upgrading and/or monitoring of security measures which make up the protection of corporate or government networks.
Experience in the planning, implementation, upgrading and/or monitoring of security measures which make up the protection of corporate or government networks.
Office Environment
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
