Job Description

Cybersecurity Specialist/Analyst

Location: San Diego, CA - Naval Base Pt. Loma
Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Clearance Requirement: Secret, (TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain TS/SCI)

Position Description:

Cybersecurity Analyst, reporting to the Cybersecurity Team Lead. You will provide security and engineering subject matter expertise and analysis as it pertains to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) resiliency matters.

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Security Analysis:
  • Perform Cyber Resiliency analysis on candidate waveforms hosted on tactical Software Defined Radios (SDRs), ensuring that the security requirements of communications systems are met.
  • Assist in the review of individual focus area (security, protection, resiliency) waveform analyses inputs.
  • Research the latest methodologies and maintain processes for SDR Waveform Cyber Resiliency analysis.
• Technical Support & Collaboration:
  • Provide support for system security engineering, which requires a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, electronic protection, and technology protection.
  • Support the implementation and documentation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for tactical radio overlays.
  • Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder engagements to provide cybersecurity insights.
  • Maintain technical relationships with external vendors and DoD organizations involved in tactical SDR waveforms.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Assist in the development and review of technical white papers, presentations, and reports supporting Cyber Resiliency tasks.
  • Contribute to weekly status reports and provide updates on assigned tasks to team leadership.
  • Support the review and update of Security Team standard operating procedure (SOP) documents as required.

• Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Cybersecurity, Applied Science, Computing, or another related technical discipline.
• 1-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Classification Guides (SCG).
• Knowledge of Software Defined Radios (SDRs), waveforms, and Radio Frequency (RF) communications concepts.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle management policies and practices is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Ability to manage and process multiple tasks concurrently and work with other team members to accomplish complex tasks.
• Ability to travel to the NSA.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.

• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.

• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.

• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.

• Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.

• A constant state of mental alertness.

• Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification

• Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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