Information / Cybersecurity Analyst

Nakupuna Companies

The Role

Overview

Support PACAF/ACC cybersecurity operations, compliance, risk assessments, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk assessment
  • vulnerability scans
  • system audits
  • continuous monitoring
  • incident response
  • compliance

Tasks

-Participate in training and awareness initiatives, mentor newer staff (as applicable) and support program-wide initiatives to enhance cybersecurity maturity. -Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability scans, system audits, configuration reviews, security controls verification, and continuous monitoring of information systems. -Implement established security policies, practices, procedures and techniques across organization segments that differ in kind and level of security, complexity, conditions or circumstances requiring adjustment or modification of standard approaches. -Maintain awareness of cyber threat landscape, emerging tools and techniques, DoD cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, STIGs, DISA guidance) and ensure timely incorporation of relevant updates into procedures and controls. -Support the development and maintenance of documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), security assessment reports, accreditation packages and change-management impact analyses. -Interpret DoD and federal regulations, policies, practices and procedures pertaining to information security, and apply them appropriately within the organization. -Support incident response activities, security event monitoring, and escalation processes as required. -Work collaboratively with system owners, program managers, network operations, and other stakeholders to ensure information system compliance, security posture and aligned mission readiness. -Execute and enforce compliance with operational, functional and mission assurance components of an integrated information security program aligned with PACAF/ACC objectives.

Requirements

  • bachelor’s
  • security+
  • cissp
  • acas
  • nessus
  • rmf

What You Bring

-Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). -Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies. -Prior military or DoD experience, especially in an Air Force or joint environment. -Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. -Experience supporting operations, exercises or mission assurance in a dynamic, multi‐domain environment. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new planning, collaboration or cybersecurity tools/systems. -Demonstrated understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks and processes (e.g., RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, secure configuration baselines). -1-3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information assurance or related role supporting DoD/large organization (or equivalent entry level experience). -Experience with change management processes, system authorization packages, and continuous monitoring in a DoD environment. -Familiarity with network and system scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), endpoint security solutions (e.g., HBSS), and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. -Strong analytical, organizational, communication (both verbal and written) skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. -Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP (or working towards), or equivalent DoD IAM/IA certifications.

The Company

About Nakupuna Companies

-Blends national reach with small‑business agility. -Headquartered in Hawai‘i with expansion hubs in Arlington, Denver, Mechanicsburg, PA, Charleston, and Patuxent River. -Services include mission and business operations, custom software/IT, facilities & infrastructure, logistics, and environmental services. -Projects involve modernizing personnel systems and managing complex logistics and environmental programs for federal agencies. -Structured as a Native Hawaiian Organization‑owned group, uniting large and 8(a) small businesses under one agile umbrella.

Sector Specialisms

mission & business operations

IT

facilities & infrastructure

logistics

environmental services

Security Clearance

-active ts/sci security clearance required.