Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Based in the United StatesFull-TimePrincipal
Salary103,600 - 155,400 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- CybersecurityComplianceRisk ManagementServiceNow
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, or related field (advanced degrees preferred).
- 5+ years of cybersecurity, compliance, policy, or risk management experience.
- Strong working knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-172, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and DoD frameworks.
- Experience translating technical cybersecurity requirements into executive-level guidance and policy documentation.
- Active CMMC certification (CCP or equivalent 8140 certification required; CCA preferred).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to executive leadership.
- Experience working with government compliance, FAR/DFARS, or regulated defense environments.
- Familiarity with automation, AI-driven security solutions, or risk assessment tools.
- Proficiency with standard office and workflow tools (e.g., MS Office, ServiceNow).
- Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level cybersecurity advisory support, including guidance on risk mitigation strategies and security best practices across teams.
- Lead development, implementation, and lifecycle management of cybersecurity policies aligned with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ISO 27001, and DoD requirements.
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls, governance artifacts, and operational guidance.
- Drive automation and AI-enabled improvements for policy creation, compliance monitoring, and security workflow efficiency.
- Monitor evolving U.S. government cybersecurity regulations and produce clear internal briefings and recommendations.
- Participate in cross-functional governance forums to align cybersecurity strategy with business and mission objectives.
- Support implementation and assessment of security controls, including CMMC compliance readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate security requirements and recommend enhancements to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
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