Information Security Analyst Senior with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

Performs Cybersecurity activities (formally known as IA - Information Assurance) for a

large Program; coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government

agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy,

standards, and operating procedures. Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT

and government personnel on overall program security posture.

Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical

Implementation Guides (STIGs), ACAS vulnerability scanner, and DISA SCAP to mitigate

those findings for Linux, Windows, and associated network operating systems.

• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct

solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.

• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders,

Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to

mitigate threats.

• Carries out DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoW 8510 to

ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation

activities and coordinating security testing.

• Maintain the Security Authorization status, including system documentation of multiple

DoW classified networks and interconnected systems.

• Coordinates with OUSDI, USAF, DISA, USN, and other organizations in support of audits

and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es,

and CCRI.

• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Perform Security Impact Analysis based on organizational requirements.

Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network

infrastructure, applications and operating systems.

• Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls

Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical

enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning

devices.

• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including

user accounts, application access, file system and integrity scans to determine compliance.

• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.

BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military

experience.

• IAM Level II Certification (CISSP, CASP, CISM, GSLC, or CCIS)

Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance with eligibility obtain Top Secret/SCI

Security Clearance.

• Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Requires familiarity with network concepts, user authentication, and digital signatures
• Requires understanding of DOW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)

Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200,

NIST 800-53, and other applicable policies