1640 - Information Security Analyst

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support Army NetMod program. The role focuses on monitoring security, analyzing data from CND/IA tools, and conducting vulnerability assessments to mitigate risk. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain is required.

Bachelor's in Information Security or related field is preferred. Salary range advertised between $85,000 and $101,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in information security or cyber defense.
• 3+ years in DoD contracting market of major weapon systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance tools like STIG Viewer and eMASS.
• Ability to work in stationary position 50% of the time and occasional office movement.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide network environment and advanced computing support.
• Monitor intrusion detection and secure remote access points.
• Collect data from CND tools, IA tools, and logs for analysis.
• Audit compliance with non-technical controls and compile reports.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and security breaches.
• Identify weaknesses and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Job description

Sigma Defense is currently seeking an Information Security Analyst to work in support of the Army for the Network Modernization & Mission Network Technical Service Support program (NetMod). NetMod sets forth the work efforts required to provide product technical support services for systems and equipment being produced, fielded, modified, or supported by PdM Network Modernization (NetMod) and PdM Mission Network of the Project Manager (PM) Tactical Network (TN) of the Program Executive Office for Command Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T). This support may also include future systems and equipment that is acquired for the Army to maintain its technological advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and eMASS
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Security or related field of study
• Formal education may be waived on a case by case basis depending on certification and relevant work/military experience.

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• A clearance will not be sponsored

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Provide network environment and advanced level computing environment support
• Pay special attention to intrusion detection, finding and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are well secured
• Collect data from a variety of Computer Network Defense (CND) tools (including data from approved information assurance (IA) tools to include intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs) to analyze events that occur within their environment
• Apply analytical skills to this data and all compliance with relevant non-technical controls, such as physical security and configuration management, to perform an audit function for the Agent of the Certification Authority (ACA) or other government Information Assurance (IA) Manager for mitigation of risks and reporting to include report generation for certification and accreditation packages or Certification of Net worthiness efforts
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses.
• Actively monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and potential security breaches.
• Identify weaknesses in systems and applications to proactively address security risks.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations

Salary Range

$85,000 - $101,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary