Senior Classified Cyber Assurance Analyst

As a Senior Classified Cyber Assurance Analyst at SpaceX, your main responsibilities include managing the complete RMF A&A lifecycle for classified systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and driving the implementation of necessary changes. You will also coordinate audits, assessments, and work on assessing our cyber assurance program's effectiveness while mentoring junior analysts.

To qualify for the Senior Classified Cyber Assurance Analyst role at SpaceX, you should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing cyber assurance for classified systems following various risk management frameworks. A high school diploma is required, and additional education or certifications in cyber security are preferred, along with an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

SpaceX is committed to the development of its employees. As a Senior Classified Cyber Assurance Analyst, you will have opportunities to guide and mentor junior analysts, which will not only enhance your leadership skills but also foster a supportive team environment. Ongoing training, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work on innovative projects will all contribute to your career growth.

A Senior Classified Cyber Assurance Analyst at SpaceX should have expert knowledge of tools such as Nessus, Splunk, Service Now (SNOW), and eMASS. Familiarity with various GRC tools will also be advantageous for assessing and managing compliance within our classified environments.

At SpaceX, the work environment is fast-paced and dynamic. You'll enjoy high levels of autonomy and responsibility, with a focus on collaboration within teams. Expect to work extended hours or weekends as necessary, and there may be periods of travel as you engage with partners and stakeholders in various locations.

In this question, provide a detailed explanation of your familiarity with each step of the RMF process. Share specific examples from your past experience where you applied these steps, highlighting any challenges faced and how you overcame them to ensure compliance and security.

Talk about the resources and practices you utilize to stay informed, such as industry publications, professional organizations, and networking. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and adapting within the rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

Provide an overview of your planning and organizational approach to audits. Discuss how you schedule activities, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure that all necessary compliance checks are executed efficiently while maintaining transparency throughout the process.

Highlight specific automation tools you've used, such as Nessus or Splunk, explaining how you've leveraged them to enhance efficiency in the cyber assurance process. Share an instance where automation significantly improved outcomes or reduced manual workload.

Share a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills, resilience, and leadership. Discuss the context, the steps you took to address the challenge, and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

In your answer, discuss the mechanisms you have in place for tracking regulatory updates. Highlight your proactive approach to adjusting policies and frameworks as necessary and how you communicate these changes to your team.

Explain your view on effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients. Share examples of how you have facilitated communication to enhance understanding and collaboration within a cyber assurance setting.

Describe the experience in detail, focusing on the objectives of the mentorship, the methods you used, and the results achieved. Emphasize the growth of the individual and how it benefitted the team as a whole.

Discuss various methods for evaluating program effectiveness, such as metrics, feedback mechanisms, and industry benchmarks, and how you utilize these techniques to promote ongoing improvement in your cyber assurance efforts.

Explain your process for addressing compliance gaps, including assessing the root causes, communicating the findings to leadership, and forming a plan of action for remediation. Highlight the importance of prompt and organized response to mitigate risks.