Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery)

Remote, United States

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.

Position Summary:

Criterion Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery) to support its Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Team and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of business contingency and IT service recovery plans that help NSF sustain operations during disruptive events and recover quickly. The analyst will work with federal and contractor staff across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity policy, risk management, and service recovery, as well as other NSF stakeholders. The position requires expertise in disaster recovery, risk management, and actionable contingency strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Service Recovery): $125,000 – $130,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

•Paid holidays

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans that meet NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and establish mitigation strategies.
• Design service recovery procedures and define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key systems and services.
• Coordinate with NSF directorates, offices, and branches to integrate IT continuity and recovery into agency preparedness efforts.
• Maintain contingency and recovery documentation and provide leadership with regular status updates.
• Stay current on continuity, IT, and cybersecurity practices and federal guidance.
• Develop and deliver training so staff understand their recovery responsibilities.
• Support compliance with applicable requirements, including FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, the E-Government Act, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2, and FEMA’s Continuity Guidance Circular.
• Recommend improvements to contingency planning based on changes in technology, business needs, regulations, incidents, and exercises.
• Assist the Oversight and Compliance Team with governance, risk, and compliance work, including policy writing and assessment and authorization activities, when not assigned to service recovery tasks.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

Compliance & Quality Support:

• At least five years of experience in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity policy, or business continuity planning, including at least three years documenting policies, procedures, and plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and with cross-functional teams, and maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
• Familiarity with federal requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST, and FEMA standards.

Technical & Systems Support:

• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery tools, IT infrastructure, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, and service recovery practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to nontechnical stakeholders.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Experience analyzing, designing, and documenting plans for complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of business impact analysis, risk management, and continuity planning.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• This position requires an active Public Trust clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Master’s degree in a related field.

• Relevant certification, such as ABCP, CBCP, CISSP, CISA, DRCS, or a Disaster Recovery Institute International certification.
• Experience with cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure, hybrid IT environments, cloud disaster recovery solutions, or virtualization technologies.
• Experience in federal government or public-sector IT continuity planning.
• Experience with federal agency-specific systems or classified information environments.

•Experience with ServiceNow.

Work Environment:

This is a remote position requiring the use of a government-imaged laptop. Collaboration takes place primarily through email and Microsoft Teams. Employees are expected to work during the federal client’s office hours.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Criterion Systems, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the estimated annual salary range for this position is $125,000 – $130,000. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at .

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