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Cyber Security Analyst

Amentum · Englewood, Colorado, United States

Full-timeHybrid · 3 days in office2-5 yrs$110k–$130kListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The Cyber Security Analyst will manage cyber security compliance, review client requirements, and prepare projects for security audits. They will also assist with spill investigations, provide desktop support, and maintain documentation for databases and platforms.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

NIST 800-171Cyber security complianceTechnical writingCyber risk evaluationIncident investigationSQLVBAJava

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Cyber SecurityNIST 800-171ComplianceSecurity AuditsTechnical WritingRisk EvaluationIncident InvestigationSQLVBAJava

Candidates must have experience with NIST 800-171 requirements, government regulatory orders, and technical writing. A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and a Security+ or GIAC certification are required.

About the employer

Amentum

A global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Chantilly, Virginia
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
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Questions about this role

Is this Amentum role remote?
Tagged hybrid · 3 days in office.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $110,000–$130,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support our ongoing contracts requiring cyber security oversight and support in the Amentum Englewood Office.

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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support our ongoing contracts requiring cyber security oversight and support in the Amentum Englewood Office.

Job Description - (Duties & Responsibilities)

Work within a small IT/Cyber/Safety team

  • Review client requirements per contract
  • Including all referenced compliance documents
  • Provide suggested solutions for project compliance and documentation
  • Reconcile client requirements with corporate compliance
  • Develop security plan drafts, training documentation
  • Review and comment of other developed plans/guides/policies/procedures related to cyber security compliance functions
  • Prepare projects for security audits and provide support for client audits
  • Assist with related management assessments
  • Actively look for requirements compliance gaps
  • Assist with spill investigation, mitigation, Lessons Learned development and reporting as required for assigned contract(s)
  • Backup local Desktop support as needed
  • Provide future facility move support
  • Access Control support for client Databases, platforms and assist in creating user manuals, troubleshooting utilizing SQL, VBA, Java, App Integration and plug ins when necessary
  • Prepare documentation and support for Business-2-Business (B2B) requests
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings
  • Use available tools to submit appropriate documentation, reporting, and resolution of issues and processes such as ticketing systems
  • Support the Security ITPM and provide backup coverage
  • Use Artificial Intelligence platforms when appropriate

Required Qualifications

Experience with NIST 800-171 requirements and implementation

Government regulatory orders, manuals, and requirements documents

Technical writing and documentation of implementation processes.

Cyber Risk evaluation and incident investigations.

Assumes only an internal candidate and excludes anyone else.

Preferred Qualifications

Optimal and friendly customer service for end users and potential interaction with clients.

Ability to collaborate within a team and work independently

Provide frequent status communications

Experience with MicroSoft ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing system

Education

Bachelors in Computer Related fields or equivalent experience

Security + certification or GIAC Security Fundamentals

Physical Requirements (if any)

Occasional lifting of PC towers, servers, monitors, supply boxes.

Other requirements

In office at least 3 days a week for collaborative work environment and ability for high-peak attendance during client meetings, workshops, and audits.

COMPENSATION

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110K -130K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

BENEFITS

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.

Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.

Compensation Details

$110K - $130K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/30/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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