Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level)

Summary

Cortina Solutions is a government contractor providing technical professional services, and they are seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. The role involves providing foundational cybersecurity and IT support, ensuring compliance, security, and operational readiness for Department of the Navy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing cybersecurity and IT support in compliance with SECNAV M-5239.2 for CSWF roles
• Maintaining required certifications and training for all information systems and operating systems within the scope of duties
• Assisting with POA&M updates
• Tracking IAVM/patches
• Supporting system authorization and continuous monitoring activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to generate control evidence
• Utilizing DOD-approved cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator, to assess, remediate, and report system security posture

Skills

• 0–3 years of relevant civilian or military professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant field of study (or equivalent experience)
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization process
• Exposure to or experience with DOD cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator
• Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in a DOD environment
• Completed coursework or additional entry-level certifications relevant to operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Admin)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 0–3 years of relevant civilian or military professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant field of study (or equivalent experience)
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization process
• Exposure to or experience with DOD cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator
• Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one

Nice to Haves

• Prior internship or hands-on experience in a DOD environment
• Completed coursework or additional entry-level certifications relevant to operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Admin)

Benefits

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
• Professional Development