What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Analyst - Federal position at Fortress Information Security?
Cyber Analyst - Federal
Why Join Fortress
Fortress is the AI-powered cybersecurity company, defending critical infrastructure, government agencies, and their supply chains against cyber threats and mission risks.
The Fortress Approach: Comprehensive. Collaborative. Conclusive.
Our Core Commitments:
Why Join Fortress
Fortress is the AI-powered cybersecurity company, defending critical infrastructure, government agencies, and their supply chains against cyber threats and mission risks.
The Fortress Approach: Comprehensive. Collaborative. Conclusive.
Our Core Commitments:
- Relentless Execution
- Unwavering Positivity
- Commitment to Quality
- Strategic Stewardship
- Unified Collaboration
This is Fortress. Built to protect what’s Absolutely Critical.
Fortress. Absolutely Critical.
What you can expect as a Cyber Analyst at Fortress…
As a Cyber Analyst you can expect to engage in a multifaceted position that is central to safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the organization's digital assets. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of contributing to various aspects of cybersecurity, from strategic planning and risk assessment. It calls for technical expertise, strategic thinking, and an ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities Include:
Fortress. Absolutely Critical.
What you can expect as a Cyber Analyst at Fortress…
As a Cyber Analyst you can expect to engage in a multifaceted position that is central to safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the organization's digital assets. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of contributing to various aspects of cybersecurity, from strategic planning and risk assessment. It calls for technical expertise, strategic thinking, and an ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities Include:
- Formulate, develop and interpret information that assists management with decision-making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
- Collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products.
- Develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
- Knowledge with developing, modifying, enhancing, and sustaining new or existing computer applications and software programs following software assurance best practices throughout the software lifecycle.
- Knowledge of security implications and application of methodologies within centralized and decentralized environments across the enterprise's computer systems in software development.
- Knowledge of security controls used during the requirements phase to integrate security within the process, to identify key security objectives, and to maximize software security while minimizing disruption to plans and schedules.
- Ability to asses level of risk and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of proven experience working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently in a technology or cybersecurity client-facing role.
- Understanding of Navy systems and a track record of developing cybersecurity solutions in compliance with stringent protocols.
- Understanding of Data Analysis.
- MS Office Suite (Intermediate Excel).
- Active TOP SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED.
Preferred Skills:
- Security
- Operating System certification (Linux, Windows, etc)
- Cloud cert (AWS, Azure, etc)
- Or ability to obtain within 3 months
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited University in Computer Engineering, CIS, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive pay structure
- Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
- Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Access to thousands of Learning & Development courses that range from mental health and wellbeing, stress, and time management to an array of technical and business-related courses
Employment Perks:
- We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Employee Referral Programs
- Company Sponsored Events
Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security takes part in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.