Cyber Security Analyst

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

• Ensures networks, applications and information systems meet security posture and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Establishes computer and physical security by developing standards, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with IT and facilities security and recommends improvements.

• Monitors use of data files and regulates access to safeguard information.

• Ensures authorized access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations and monitoring information requests.
• Ensures that systems are safeguarded by ensuring that regular backups are performed, procedures are followed for source code management and disaster preparedness and recommending improvements.
• Develops and leads security awareness by providing briefings, educational material and on-going communication.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publication and maintaining Continuous Education Units (CEU).
• Encrypts data transmissions and erects firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted.
• Leads project teams and performs all duties associated with supervising/managing employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge and experience implementing information and network security policies and standards
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and risk mitigation
• Working knowledge of network protocols, routers, hubs, and switches
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present briefs
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous project with pressing deadlines
• Excellent time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience working as a full-time Information Assurance/Cyber Security Analyst or similar position
• BS in Computer Science or related field or substitutable experience
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with Interim Authority to Test (IATT), DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of network protocols, routers, hubs, and switches.
• CISSP preferred/Security + CE Certification Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (includes but not limited to)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to physically rack hardware such as servers, switches, network attached storage, and other rack-mountable devices.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10-15 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characteristic of a standard office environment.

Benefits and Perks

Watershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 10 paid holidays per year.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet