**This position is contingent upon award of contract/contract requirements.**   

ALEX – Alternative Experts is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the security, compliance, and risk management of enterprise systems within a federal environment. This role is responsible for maintaining system security posture, supporting cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, the ability to assess and mitigate risks, and experience working within structured compliance environments.

• Experience supporting federal or DoD cybersecurity environments
• Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, and security authorization packages
• Experience working with enterprise systems, network security, or cloud environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailApply cybersecurity principles to protect information systems, networks, and data
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain and update system security documentation in accordance with government standards
• Monitor system activity to detect, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and operational requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in a regulated environment with defined security controls and procedures

Training / Certifications (required alignment to DoDM 8140.03):

Candidates must possess certification(s) in one or more of the following categories:

• IAT Level I (Information Assurance Technical):
  • A+, Network+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security
• IAM Level I (Information Assurance Management):
  • CAP, GSLC, or Security+ CE
• Cyber Defense (preferred but strongly valued):
  • CEH, GCIA, CSIH, or GCIH
• Operating System / Computing Environment Certification:
  • Relevant OS/CE certification for systems requiring privileged access

Education :

• Associate degree from an accredited institution; 
• OR Certification aligned with CNSSI 4011 Information System Security (INFOSEC) Professional; 
• OR Minimum of 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience

*  U.S. Citizenship Required due to federal contract. No visa sponsorship (OPT/CPT included).

About Us. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Marshall, VA, ALEX - Alternative Experts, LLC (ALEX) is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Woman Owned Small Business that's changing the way government does business by delivering a powerful, industry-leading array of core services to help its clients achieve mission-critical objectives. ALEX provides a variety of benefits designed to help meet the needs of our employees. See a summary of ALEX's Employee Benefits for more information. 

ALEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. 

In order to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we reasonably believe the pay range for this position is reasonable and within the guidelines. Multiple factors are taken into account with any offer of employment by ALEX, including experience, education, and skills. 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at hr@alexinc.com.

Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.