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 including HSA/FSA/DF

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

160 hours PTO

12 holidays

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support Army NetMod program. The role focuses on network and computing environment security, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and risk reporting.

A Secret clearance or higher is required, with US citizenship, and DoD contracting experience is preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring security, collecting CND data, performing risk analyses, and preparing certification packages for government IA managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field is required.
• Active Secret clearance or higher; ability to obtain; clearance not sponsored.
• Experience with DoD contracting market of major weapon systems products preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and eMASS.

Responsibilities

• Provide network environment and advanced computing environment support.
• Monitor intrusion detection and address unprotected vulnerabilities; secure remote access points.
• Collect data from CND tools and IA tools to analyze events for risk mitigation and reporting.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses.
• Conduct audits for Certification of Net Worthiness efforts and ACA reporting.
• Communicate findings to management and customers; deliver presentations as needed.

Skills

DoD contracting experience

Cybersecurity tools knowledge

Security analysis & auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Case-by-case waiver for education with cert/experience

Tools

STIG Viewer

eMASS

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