Scientific Systems · 7 hours ago
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $164K/yr
7+ years expScientific Systems is a growing company in the field of information technology, and they are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This role involves ensuring compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) while collaborating with various teams to implement security controls and assess security gaps.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead CMMC readiness assessments, map controls to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS requirements, and maintain compliance documentation (SSP, POA&M)
Oversee enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with federal and industry regulations
Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to implement secure configurations across workstations, servers, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat mitigation; lead incident response and remediation efforts
Serve as SME during audits and assessments, coordinating evidence collection and responses
Integrate security into projects and operations while delivering training and awareness programs across the organization
Stay current on CMMC updates, DoD guidance, and best practices for compliance
This position may require occasional travel when needed
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including implementation of security controls in small to mid-size environments
Prior experience with CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS compliance
Extensive experience working with IT systems used in software engineering environments, including Windows and Linux workstations, Active Directory, Azure, and M365
Experience writing and maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation (SSP, POA&M, policies, procedures)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD contracts or working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Cloud, and other M365 compliance tools
Experience with vulnerability management, configuration management, and secure system baselining
Certifications such as CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), Security+, CISSP, or CISA
Experience assisting with third-party CMMC assessment engagements or self-assessments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional team environments
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Hybrid work schedule
Summer 9/80 Work Schedule
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan
Company
Scientific Systems
Scientific Systems develops superior navigation, mission planning, and AI-enabled autonomy systems for the aerospace and defense industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kunal Mehra
Chief Executive Officer
Tom Frost
Sr. VP of Solutions Division
Recent News
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