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 incl. HSA, FSA, DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with company matching

PTO 160 hours

12 holidays

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the Army NetMod program, focusing on protecting network environments and cybersecurity monitoring. The role emphasizes compliance with DoD standards and secure operations.

The candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, DoD contracting exposure, and an active Secret clearance or higher. A U.S. citizen with a Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

• 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 to analyze events that occur within their environment
• Apply analytical skills to this data and ensure compliance with relevant non-technical controls and prepare reports for certification and accreditation packages
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses.

Skills

Security analysis

Network security

DoD contracting experience

STIG Viewer / eMASS familiarity

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security

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