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About the job Information Security Analyst
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Our client offers an exciting opportunity to support a vital and dynamic Department of Justice customer supported by a competent and diverse team driving technical innovation for their Information System Security Engineer at our client's Quantico, VA-based location. The customer requires commercially available information technology, engineering services, cybersecurity services, and service desk technical support with a range of knowledge and experience.
Functional Responsibilities :
The selected candidate should have senior-level expertise in information system security and be well-versed in current Information Assurance (IA) technologies relevant to the architecture, design, development, and integration of applications, systems, and networks to maintain system security.
The role involves collaborating with customers to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems. The candidate will develop and implement information systems security programs, including Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) processes and compliance with relevant policies and regulations using tools like Tenable.io and Nessus Pro.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for documenting requirements and coordinating with security personnel. Responsibilities include preparing documentation such as :
- Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
- Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP)
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
The candidate will identify IA vulnerabilities and coordinate with teams to address them, review compliance scans, and ensure patching and configuration compliance. They will prepare SAA packages for authority-to-operate (ATO) and attend Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to evaluate change requests.
Coordinating security incident responses and representing program security in meetings are also critical. They must assess evolving security threats and work independently under the guidance of Government Project Managers, ensuring the timely execution of all tasks as directed.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Security or related field of study; (ISC)2 Information Security Certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CAP, etc.); or in place of education, an additional five (5) years of relevant experience that addresses all requirements of the position.
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