Information Security Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SSI is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our team on a new Navy contract. Submit your resume now to be part of the team on this new 5-year program! Opportunities for advancement in IT, telecom, & cyber security! Must have an active SECRET clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the Life Cycle Management for all customer-based IT systems requiring Cybersecurity accreditation as per DOD policy.
• Review daily network and server log transactions. Report findings to the ISSM
• Per direction of the ISSM shall prepare and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation
• Regularly interact with customer and/or functional group managers on Cybersecurity related matters
• Monitor and manage IPS, IDS, HIPS, HIDS systems and content filtering software
• Manage the implementation and operation of the End User SIPR Token program
• Perform security scans to determine potential points of weakness, recommending a course of action to correct deficiencies and ensuring that deficiencies are corrected in a timely fashion
• Maintain continuing vigilance of computer and network infrastructures and shall conduct software and hardware inspections across a MAN-sized network infrastructure.
• Ensuring all applicable cybersecurity policy, plans and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring required cybersecurity controls are implemented and validated, to include continuous monitoring actions for assigned systems.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of cybersecurity related plans, procedures and guidance.
• Monitoring and recognizing non-compliance, suspicious and anomalous and effectively reporting such activity and associated risks to the appropriate parties.
• Ensuring plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during monitoring activity, audits, inspections, etc. and implementing, or overseeing, required corrective actions.
• Creating, collecting and retaining data to meet reporting requirements.
• Monitoring and correlating data (logs, events, activity) from a variety of sources to identify and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities and non-compliance.

Requirements

• Education: DoD8570 IAT Level II (eg: Sec+) and CE level certification
• Clearance: Secret minimum, with eligibility for Top Secret
• Minimum 3 years experience in cyber security
• Must have familiarity with applying NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems.
• Must possess a good understanding of DFARS 252.204.7012-Safeguarding Unclassified Controlled Technical information.
• Must be familiar with NCMI networking
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, equivalent additional experience accepted.

SSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
SSI is a HUBZone small business that provides professional services including systems engineering, information systems integration, and technology management services. SSI offers a generous array of benefits including: Employee Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance Plans, 60% paid premium for dependents. SSI provides Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost. SSI employees receive 24 paid days off in the first year on board. We also provide Military Leave benefits, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, education assistance, Personal Technology Refresh and Employee Referral bonuses. Positions subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) have benefits provided as required by law.