What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst- Senior position at ECS_FEDERAL?
ECS is seeking an Information Security Analyst- Senior to work in our Doral, FL office.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- 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), DISA SCAP, ACAS vulnerability scanner, ESS Policy Auditor to mitigate those findings for Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, VMWare and other associated 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 (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats
- Carries out DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoD 8510 to ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing
- Maintain the Security Accreditation status, including system documentation of multiple DoD classified networks and interconnected systems
- Coordinates with AFRL, and USAF, 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
- Provides guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant 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 and file system 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 Skills:
- 5 years of experience required (8 years of experience preferred).
- Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret SCI clearance.
- BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques
- Must meet DOD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g. CASP CE, etc.)
- Requires understanding of DOD RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)
- Requires understanding of DoD policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53 and other applicable policies
Desired Skills:
- The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required
- The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.