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RMC is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst for a full-time in-office position in Camp Lejeune, NC! Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with RMC ...

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Critical Infrastructure Protection Duty Location(s): Sacramento, CA Starting Salary Range: $42.00 per hour (starting), not to exceed 2,000 hours (no benefits) Open Date: May 27, 2026 Close Date: June ...

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How much do infrastructure protection jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for infrastructure protection in the United States is $28.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Infrastructure Protection, and why are they important?

To excel in Infrastructure Protection, you need a solid understanding of risk assessment, security planning, and critical infrastructure systems, often backed by a degree in security management, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, physical security technologies, and certifications such as CPP or CISSP are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, crisis management, and effective communication are essential soft skills for anticipating threats and coordinating responses among stakeholders. These skills are crucial for safeguarding vital assets, ensuring operational continuity, and maintaining public safety against evolving risks.

What are common challenges faced by professionals in Infrastructure Protection, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Infrastructure Protection often encounter challenges such as evolving security threats, coordinating across multiple agencies or departments, and balancing the need for security with operational efficiency. Staying current with emerging risks and technologies is essential, as is maintaining clear communication with both internal teams and external partners. Proactive training, strong incident response protocols, and regular risk assessments can help address these challenges and ensure critical infrastructure remains resilient.

What is infrastructure protection?

Infrastructure protection refers to the strategies, policies, and actions taken to safeguard critical physical and cyber infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems, transportation networks, and communication systems, from threats and disruptions. This can include protection against natural disasters, cyberattacks, terrorism, and other hazards. Professionals in this field assess vulnerabilities, develop security plans, and coordinate with government agencies and private sector partners to ensure the resilience and reliability of essential services.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

In the field of infrastructure protection, roles such as cybersecurity analysts or security engineers can sometimes reach $10,000 per month with extensive experience and specialized skills, even without a formal degree. These positions often require certifications, knowledge of security tools, and practical expertise in protecting critical systems and networks.

What is the difference between Infrastructure Protection vs Network Security Specialist?

AspectInfrastructure ProtectionNetwork Security Specialist
CertificationsCISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA Security
Work EnvironmentData centers, government agencies, large enterprisesCorporate networks, cybersecurity firms, IT departments
Industry UsageCritical infrastructure, government, utilitiesIT security, cybersecurity services, telecom

While both roles focus on protecting digital assets, Infrastructure Protection emphasizes safeguarding physical and logical infrastructure components, including facilities and systems. Network Security Specialists primarily focus on securing network traffic, firewalls, and network-based threats. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations assign the right expertise for comprehensive security.

What job categories do people searching Infrastructure Protection jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Infrastructure Protection jobs are:
Infographic showing various Infrastructure Protection job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,269 per year, or $28 per hour.

Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst

RMC Global

On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Description:

RMC is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst for a full-time in-office position in Camp Lejeune, NC!


Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with RMC Global? We're in search of an exceptional CIP Analyst to become a part of our mission-driven team, dedicated to making a difference in the federal and commercial markets. At RMC, we're all about enhancing security for both our military and global commercial partners, offering an array of services such as Risk Management, Mission Assurance, and Cybersecurity.


Our team's well-being is paramount, and we reflect this commitment through our flexible work environment and exceptional company culture. By joining RMC, you become a key contributor to our mission – Assuring Tomorrow!


When you join RMC, you'll experience a range of benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees
    • Subsidized dependent health care coverage
  • Participation in our Annual Bonus Program
  • Life insurance policy equivalent to 1x your annual salary.
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Cell phone reimbursement of $65 per month
  • 401(k) Plan with contributions
  • A 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution

Position Summary:

The Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst is responsible for supporting the Headquarters’ Marine Corps (HQMC) CIP Program. The program plays an integral role in achieving mission assurance (MA) and complements other HQMC programs concerning risk management, such as: Antiterrorism, Readiness, Information Assurance (IA), Continuity of Operations (COOP), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Consequence Management (CBRN CM), and Installation Emergency Management.

The CIP Analyst is responsible for supporting the Mission Assurance Program Director, HQMC, PP&O with onsite and offsite support and may travel within the U. S. and overseas as necessary. The CIP Analyst is responsible for supporting military and DOD civilian leaders in planning, organizing and coordinating CIP and MA program requirements. The CIP analyst develops briefings, reports, and guidance documents to support the identification and validation of critical assets. This position is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CIP, Marine Corps Critical Asset Management System (MCCAMS) and MA topics. The SME may assist in reviewing military headquarters’ plans, policies, and directives, to ensure compliance with DoD policies and directives. Support may also consist of developing white papers, position papers, and briefings.


Essential Functions:

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert contributing to development of Mission Dependency lndex (MDl) and CIP security, policy, and guidance. Support development of plans for installation security infrastructure.
  • Assist with identifying required resources, prioritizing available internal resources, and identifying external resourcing requirements and potential sources.
  • Provide research and analysis using the Mission Assurance Assessment framework for security infrastructure, including controlled perimeter, critical assets, supporting infrastructure, communications, and cyber networks. Support the military customer in the preparation of graphical, oral, written reports, briefs, and products in support of installation security infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain CAMS training materials.
  • Assists with CAMS training.
  • Conduct research and analysis using the MAA framework for critical infrastructure, including critical assets, supporting infrastructure, communications, cyber networks, and controlled perimeter
  • Ensure relevant data is accurately reflected in the service specific CAMS database
  • Assist with the development of CIP and MA policy and guidance
  • Support the military customer in the preparation and development of reports, briefs, and products in support of CIP/MA program requirements
  • Assist with identifying required resources, prioritizing available internal resources, and identifying external resourcing requirements and potential sources
  • Assist with CAMS user training
  • Manage service level Mission Assurance risk registry
  • Assist Mission Analysis and MAA teams with the management of BEI and CAMS data entry


Competencies:

  • Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve problems.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative to help ensure team tasks are successfully completed within required timelines
  • Develop clear and concise plans for completing projects and/or achieving objectives
Requirements:

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years experience
  • In lieu of a degree commensurate operational experience (+8 years) may be substituted
  • 10+ years' experience with DoD
  • Knowledge of DoD planning process

Other Requirements:

  • Security Clearance: Obtaining a DoD TS-SCI Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance level required for the job.
  • Valid Passport: Possession of a current passport with a minimum of 8 months remaining until the expiration date.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS and OCONUS approximately 5% of the time. Telecommunication is authorized for this role upon approval.
  • Work Environment Compliance: Commitment to maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license


Want to take the next step in your career with RMC? This CIP Analyst role is where your skills and talents will thrive, and you'll be part of something truly meaningful.

Join us today!

https://rmcglobal.com/


Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RMC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by your manager as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RMC reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RMC may deem appropriate.

RMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.