Cyber Assistant Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Overview

We are seeking a Junior Cyber Mission Assurance & JRAM Analyst to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

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Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Junior Cyber Mission Assurance & JRAM Analyst supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) J6 Cyber Mission Assurance operations by assisting with mission decomposition, cyber terrain analysis, Cyber Task Order (CTO) compliance tracking, and Joint Risk Assessment Management (JRAM) reporting. Working under the guidance of senior analysts, this role helps identify Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) assets, maintains mission assurance records within the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS), and supports compliance tracking for DODIN Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) directives. This is an excellent entry-to-mid-level career opportunity for a cleared cybersecurity professional looking to grow in DoD mission assurance and risk management disciplines within the Federal Cybersecurity field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in mission decomposition activities to map critical mission functions, networks, and supporting IT infrastructure.
• Support the identification, cataloging, and maintenance of Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) data within the MADSS database.
• Monitor and track incoming Cyber Task Orders (CTOs), IA Directives, and taskings issued by DoD, DCDC, and higher headquarters.
• Assist with compilation of risk data and draft Joint Risk Assessment Management (JRAM) entries for submission into DCDC reporting portals.
• Maintain accurate tracking logs, compliance milestones, and remediation progress records associated with active directives.
• Support the evaluation of systems dependencies across enterprise IT, networks, and cloud environments.
• Coordinate with system stakeholders, ISSOs, and CSSP personnel to collect risk mitigation evidence and validate closure actions.
• Help prepare basic risk assessments, compliance metrics, progress dashboards, and slides for leadership briefings.
• Organize and maintain audit trails, evidence repositories, and historical compliance records to support command readiness reviews.
• Support team preparations for external inspections, cyber readiness reviews, and audits (such as CORA or ESM audits).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in DoD cybersecurity, risk management (RMF), IT compliance, or system administration.
• Foundational understanding of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and basic DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tracking portals, vulnerability management concepts, or tasking processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate with multiple technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications & Certifications

• Familiarity with MADSS, eMASS, or DCDC compliance portals.
• Desired Certifications: CAP/CGRC, CASP+, or GICSP.
• Basic experience with SharePoint lists, Jira, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy).

Core Competencies

• Active Listening & Eagerness to Learn
• Basic Cyber Risk & Vulnerability Concepts
• Strong Technical Writing & Record Keeping
• Collaborative Teamwork

Work Authorization and Security Clearance:

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Professional office Environment
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is Monday – Friday (0800 - 1600)
• Amount of Travel: 1-2 weeks/annually (rare deployment occasions and training attendance)

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active United States Citizenship is required.
• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.