Information Security Analyst jobs in the United States

Duties:

• Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
• May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Ensures the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity services. 
• Develops and designs security solutions to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the enterprise. 
• Identifies, plans, and documents improvements to security controls. 
• Develops and documents recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to solve complex cybersecurity problems. 
• Develops and interprets cybersecurity requirements and assists in the formulation of cybersecurity/IT budgets. 
• Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified security hardware, operating systems, and software applications. 
• Ensures the assessment and implementation of identified computer and network environment fixes as part of the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management program. 
• Guides the implementation of appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective cybersecurity program.

Location: Columbia, MD

Qualifications:

• Possess an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence polygraph
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• One of following security certifications (active status): CGRC, CASP CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO - (minimum DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification)
• Must know Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity Policies
• Experience with Xacta Solutions (Xacta 360)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), ACAS (Security scanning software), vCenter, WSUS (Windows Server Update Service), and/or STIGs/IAVA