Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level)
About this role
About Us
Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.
Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). You must be ready to support the mission, executing daily monitoring, STIG checks, and scan reviews that shape and protect the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to work with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.
The Junior Cybersecurity Analyst provides foundational cybersecurity and IT support for Department of the Navy information systems, ensuring compliance, security, and operational readiness. This role supports the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across enterprise IT environments in accordance with DOD and Navy policies.
Responsibilities include providing cybersecurity and IT support in compliance with SECNAV M-5239.2 for CSWF roles; maintaining required certifications and training for all information systems and operating systems within the scope of duties; assisting with POA&M updates; tracking IAVM/patches; and supporting system authorization and continuous monitoring activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to generate control evidence. The position utilizes DOD-approved cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator, to assess, remediate, and report system security posture.
At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce.
Job Requirements
- 0–3 years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant field of study (or equivalent experience).
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization process.
- Exposure to or experience with DOD cybersecurity tools, including DISA STIG Viewer, DISA SCAP Tool, Tenable ACAS, and McAfee HBSS/ePolicy Orchestrator.
- Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior internship or hands-on experience in a DOD environment.
- Completed coursework or additional entry-level certifications relevant to operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Admin).
Benefits
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.
- BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
- VSP Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
- Professional Development
Background Check Requirement
As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Position dependent on contract award.
Company at a glance
Cortina Solutions, LLC is an award-winning, SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone Defense Contracting company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. With over 13 years of experience in government contracting, Cortina provides high-quality technical services across software engineering, data engineering and management, systems and test engineering, technical writing, scheduling and program analysis, and information technology. Cortina proudly supports agencies such as NASA, the Missile Defense Agency, Army, Air Force, and Navy. Cortina is recognized for its excellence in business by the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, UAB, and Inc. 5000, and maintains AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001 certifications, CMMI Level 2 services and full compliance with government quality and security standards. Guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer mission success, Cortina Solutions continues to deliver exceptional engineering solutions for the nation’s most critical programs.
Top Benefits
- BCBS Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
- Professional Development
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