Overview
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst – Crypto Modernization to support the Office of the Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity (DCIO-CS) in advancing Department-wide cryptographic modernization initiatives, key management programs, and future cryptographic transition efforts. This role supports the Department’s Digital Modernization Strategy by providing technical research, policy analysis, systems engineering support, risk assessments, stakeholder coordination, and implementation planning to strengthen cryptographic capabilities across enterprise systems, networks, platforms, and weapon systems.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, systems engineering, or information assurance within DoD, Federal Government, Intelligence Community, or National Security environments. The candidate should be comfortable supporting senior leadership through technical analysis, policy development, modernization planning, and executive-level communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analysis supporting cryptographic modernization and enterprise key management initiatives.
- Evaluate existing cryptographic policies, procedures, and technical architectures to support modernization objectives.
- Assess Department readiness and transition strategies for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) adoption.
- Analyze impacts of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), OMB guidance, NIST publications, and Federal cybersecurity directives.
- Develop executive briefings, technical reports, decision papers, white papers, and implementation recommendations.
- Support development of cryptographic modernization roadmaps, implementation plans, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments related to cryptographic technologies, key management infrastructure, and modernization efforts.
- Coordinate with DoD organizations, technical stakeholders, mission partners, and leadership across the Department.
- Provide systems engineering and cybersecurity architecture support related to cryptographic capabilities and modernization initiatives.
- Prepare monthly status reports, technical summaries, research findings, and leadership updates.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to Government leadership and stakeholder