Job description

Quantum Sky is searching for an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst (Monitoring Information Assurance/Security Specialist) to join our enterprise cybersecurity team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) E-Commerce Operational Systems Support (EOSS) contract. In this mission-critical role, you will serve as the primary operational guardian of the DHA E-Commerce System (ECS)—an enterprise portfolio encompassing Oracle Federal Financials (OFF), the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), contract management systems (PRISM, MTR/PAT), and external data exchange nodes hosted in a Medical Community of Interest (MedCOI) AWS GovCloud environment. You will lead the day-to-day execution of the program’s Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. Your responsibilities include operating and administering the program's dedicated security monitoring infrastructure (Splunk log aggregation, ACAS credentialed vulnerability scanning, HBSS/ESS endpoint monitoring, and Burp Suite application assessments), actively tracking risk metrics in the Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) system, responding to operational security directives through the CYOC Issuance Tracker (CIT), leading cyber incident handling procedures per CJCSM 6510.01B, and substantiating vulnerability closures in eMASS to maintain the system's Authority to Operate (ATO). Responsibilities: 1. Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) & Threat Surveillance • Maintain and execute the DHA ECS Continuous Monitoring Plan in compliance with NIST SP 800-137, DoDI 8510.01, and DHA cybersecurity directives. • Continuously monitor the operational security posture of all DHA ECS web applications, relational databases (Oracle), and cloud computing infrastructure hosted within MedCOI AWS GovCloud East to identify unauthorized activity, anomalies, or system degradation. • Routinely monitor, analyze, and maintain the system's security risk posture within the DHA Data Center Operations (DCOPS) Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) system, investigating risk score variances and coordinating remediation actions. • Actively track, manage, and respond to cyber directives, operational orders, and taskers logged in the CYOC Issuance Tracker (CIT), ensuring timely status reporting and technical mitigation. 2. Cybersecurity Toolset Management & Security Analytics • Administer, configure, and maintain the operational DHA ECS security monitoring toolset, including Splunk Universal Forwarders, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS / Tenable Nessus) scanners/agents, Host Based Security System (HBSS / Trellix ESS) clients, and Burp Suite Professional. • Configure and verify Splunk log forwarders on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server instances to aggregate and normalize operating system, web server (Apache, IIS, WebLogic), and database audit logs into DCOPS-hosted Splunk enterprise repositorie. • Author tailored Splunk search queries, correlation rules, dashboards, and automated alerting thresholds to detect abnormal privilege escalation, failed authentications, brute-force activity, or unauthorized configuration modifications. • Plan, schedule, and execute regular credentialed vulnerability scans using ACAS / Tenable Nessus across all virtual machines and database listeners; analyze vulnerability reports, eliminate false positives, and deliver prioritized remediation plans to engineering team. • Oversee HBSS/ESS agent operational health, verifying that Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and VirusScan Enterprise modules remain active, properly policy-assigned, and communicating with the ePO console. 3. Cyber Incident Handling & Security Event Analysis • Serve as the frontline technical lead for security incidents, executing detection, initial triage, containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis in strict accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B ("Cyber Incident Handling Program") and DoD 8510.1-M . • Perform technical event analysis on security alerts generated across network boundaries, host logs, and application layers, establishing root cause and impact on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), PII, and Protected Health Information (PHI). • Coordinate incident notifications and operational status reports with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), DHA Global Service Center (GSC), and DCOPS Cyber Operations Center (CYOC). • Author comprehensive After-Action Reports (AARs) and incident post-mortems, identifying preventive controls and incorporating lessons learned into the Security Management and Assessment Plan (CDRL 0012). 4. Vulnerability Mitigation & STIG/IAVA Compliance Tracking • Monitor, analyze, and track Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Bulletins (IAVBs), and Technical Advisories released by USCYBERCOM and DISA, determining applicability across DHA ECS software stacks and operating environments. • Partner with System Administrators, Database Administrators, and Database Security Specialists o verify that patches and STIG configurations are applied within mandated compliance windows. • Maintain and manage the real-time status of security weaknesses in the eMASS Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) module; ensure every POA&M entry is updated and reviewed no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to expiration. • Collect and package technical mitigation artifacts (scan deltas, script outputs, system screenshots) to substantiate POA&M closure packages and support Authorization to Operate with Conditions / Risk Acceptance (AOR) requests. 5. RMF ATO Support, Governance & Audit Verification • Conduct mandatory quarterly user account and privileged permission audits across Development, System Test, QA/Pre-Prod, and Production environments to verify compliance with the DHA ECS Segregation of Duties (SOD) matrix and eliminate dormant accounts. • Inspect and maintain the program's whitelisted IP address registry (governing external Extranet, PRISM, SFTP, and data mart connections) to ensure only authorized endpoints can establish communication. • Support the triennial Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal and annual RMF self-assessments by providing continuous monitoring metrics, tool configuration checklists, audit logs, and compliance evidence. • Formulate technical responses and gather evidentiary documentation for cyber data calls, inspections, and audits originating from USCYBERCOM, DISA, DHA J6, and financial audit authorities. Required: • U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (DHA network account, privileged IT-II access, and eMASS authorization; dual citizenship cannot be accepted). • DoD 8140.03 Baseline Certification: • Mandatory: Valid IAT Level II certification upon hire (e.g., CompTIA Security+ ce, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP). • Highly Desired: Advanced cybersecurity certification under DoD 8140 guidelines (e.g., CySA+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CASP+ ce, or CSSP Analyst / Incident Responder). • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. • Experience Substitution Rule: Fifteen (15) years of documented experience in Information Assurance / IT Cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. • Mandatory PWS Experience Thresholds: • Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity supporting enterprise applications, databases, and infrastructure of comparable size and complexity to the DHA EOSS contract. • Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in security monitoring, log correlation, vulnerability scanning, and incident response in an enterprise DoD or federal cloud/virtualized environment . Desired: • Direct prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), DISA DECC, or TRICARE IT systems. • Familiarity with DHA Data Center Operations (DCOPS) service queues, ticketing workflows, and AVHE access architectures. • Experience integrating and monitoring Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), PKI/CAC authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies (OID, OAM). • Scripting capability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate log collection checks, scan parsing, or compliance reporting. • Experience interfacing with the CYOC, submitting incident reports, and managing entries in CMRS and CIT. Clearance: • Active or favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) / NACLC investigation (SF-86) granting Secret clearance eligibility. • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Common Access Card (CAC) and DHA IT-II privileged access designation prior to network onboarding. Location: • Aurora, CO Compensation: • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $118,000-$155,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. Benefits: • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave. The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Must-haves

Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) & Threat Surveillance
Maintain and execute the DHA ECS Continuous Monitoring Plan in compliance with NIST SP 800-137, DoDI 8510.01, and DHA cybersecurity directives.
Actively track, manage, and respond to cyber directives, operational orders, and taskers logged in the CYOC Issuance Tracker (CIT), ensuring timely status reporting and technical mitigation.
Cybersecurity Toolset Management & Security Analytics
Cyber Incident Handling & Security Event Analysis
Author comprehensive After-Action Reports (AARs) and incident post-mortems, identifying preventive controls and incorporating lessons learned into the Security Management and Assessment Plan (CDRL 0012).
Vulnerability Mitigation & STIG/IAVA Compliance Tracking
Partner with System Administrators, Database Administrators, and Database Security Specialists o verify that patches and STIG configurations are applied within mandated compliance windows.
RMF ATO Support, Governance & Audit Verification
Inspect and maintain the program's whitelisted IP address registry (governing external Extranet, PRISM, SFTP, and data mart connections) to ensure only authorized endpoints can establish communication.
Support the triennial Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal and annual RMF self-assessments by providing continuous monitoring metrics, tool configuration checklists, audit logs, and compliance evidence.
Formulate technical responses and gather evidentiary documentation for cyber data calls, inspections, and audits originating from USCYBERCOM, DISA, DHA J6, and financial audit authorities.
U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (DHA network account, privileged IT-II access, and eMASS authorization; dual citizenship cannot be accepted).
DoD 8140.03 Baseline Certification: • Mandatory: Valid IAT Level II certification upon hire (e.g., CompTIA Security+ ce, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
Highly Desired: Advanced cybersecurity certification under DoD 8140 guidelines (e.g., CySA+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CASP+ ce, or CSSP Analyst / Incident Responder).
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in security monitoring, log correlation, vulnerability scanning, and incident response in an enterprise DoD or federal cloud/virtualized environment .
Active or favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) / NACLC investigation (SF-86) granting Secret clearance eligibility.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Common Access Card (CAC) and DHA IT-II privileged access designation prior to network onboarding.

Nice-to-haves

Direct prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), DISA DECC, or TRICARE IT systems.
Familiarity with DHA Data Center Operations (DCOPS) service queues, ticketing workflows, and AVHE access architectures.
Experience integrating and monitoring Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), PKI/CAC authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies (OID, OAM).
Scripting capability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate log collection checks, scan parsing, or compliance reporting.
Experience interfacing with the CYOC, submitting incident reports, and managing entries in CMRS and CIT.

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Dental

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401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development