Defense System Analyst

Belleville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

$62K/yr - $141K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense System Analyst to leverage their expertise in defense missions to solve complex problems and enhance national security. The role involves conducting analysis of cyber and cryptographic items, ensuring compliance with software and hardware requirements, and collaborating with communication experts to maintain secure warfighter communications.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth accounting and analysis of cyber and cryptographic items
Use this data to determine potential future requirements and deployment schedules
Work with the client to track and ensure compliance with mandatory software upgrades and hardware turn-ins of equipment
Produce, support, and update various local and online products for customer tracking and compliance reporting
Provide field support for Algorithm and Cryptographic Transition and Cryptographic Modernization (CM) issues, as needed
Collaborate with experts in all facets of communications from aircraft to networks to space systems

Qualification

Required

2+ years of experience as military staff, including coordinating taskers using established staff coordination standards, conducting document reviews, and preparing program updates, bullet backgrounds, and point papers
Experience with Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment and keying material processes
Experience with controlling authority roles and responsibilities
Experience with equipment custodian roles and responsibilities
Top Secret clearance
Associate's degree

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Knowledge of strategic DoD and AF security policies related to cryptographic and keying material, classification guides, cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material
Knowledge of the operations and sustainment tactical data link systems and their applicability in the conduct of combat air operations
Ability to develop working hypothesis and theory to address current and future system requirements
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree
CISM, CISSP, or similar Certification