Cyber Security Analyst - 39189

Job Description

The Cyber Security Analyst will provide information technology security services to the U.S. Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC).  Will provide security functions such as vulnerability management, traffic monitoring, log analysis, POAM management, eMASS management, security assessments, configuration management, incident response, and inventory management.  Using the Risk Management Framework, develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for information computer systems.  Use NIST 800-53 Rev. 4 controls and create security compliance documents such as FIPS199 workbook, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, Security Plan, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, and Security Assessment Plan.  Work efficiently with technical staff, security staff, and executives.

Under general supervision, responsible for moderately complex security issues including architectures, electronic data traffic, and network access. Applies current computer science technologies to the design, development, evaluation, and integration of computer systems and networks to maintain data security. Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for application design.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, enforces and communicates security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications and information systems security education/awareness programs.
• Carries out phases of information systems/networks security program that involves access to computers and computerized data enabling company to meet contractual requirements for network security.
• Researches, evaluates, tests, recommends, communicates and implements new security software or devices.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
• Conducts investigations of computer security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management. Identifies and recommends solutions to security exposures.
• Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products.
• Coordinates with project teams in system consolidation, information security software upgrades, and contingency management planning and execution.
• Responds to queries and requests for computer security information and reports. May draft security reports to regulatory agencies such as Departments of Defense or Energy.
• Responsible for managing the system security records in eMASS in accordance to NIST 800-53 Rev. 4 controls to maintain a full accreditation of the system all the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 to 7 years of experience. (11 to 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of education)
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) in a DoD environment to develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for information computer systems.
• Familiar with Information Assurance Policies and Procedures, including the RMF process.
• As a condition of employment, the candidate must have one of the DoD 8570.1M IAM Level I, Level II, or Level III certifications, listed below:
  • CAP
  • GSLC
  • Security CE
  • CASP
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • CISM
  • GSLC
  • CAP
  • GSLC
  • Security CE
  • CASP
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • CISM
  • GSLC
• Must be able to obtain and hold a SECRET clearance.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency using NIST 800-53 Rev. 4 controls, and experience creating and administering security compliance documents such as FIPS199 workbook, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, Security Plan, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, and Security Assessment Plan.
• Experience working with ACAS vulnerability scanning tool and Host Based Security System (HBSS). The ideal candidate will also have experience with log analysis tools such as Splunk.

About Technical Solutions, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries:
Building on a legacy of more than a century of naval shipbuilding, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Technical Solutions division is accelerating national security solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. Comprising more than 7,000 professionals, our unique national security portfolio includes cyber and electronic warfare, fleet sustainment, ISR, live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions, nuclear and environmental services, and unmanned systems. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.

*CI, *MV

Security Clearance: Secret
Telework - Not Eligible
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