Cloud Information Security Analyst – On-Site at Scott AFB

SAIC; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Information Systems Assessment and Authorization analyst for the Cloud team to support IT Service Management for USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, Illinois. The role involves working on high-visibility security programs, producing SSPs, risk assessments and AO procedures, and coordinating with ISSMs.

The successful candidate will perform risk analyses, support CSAM processes, and help ensure the security posture of federal government IT systems in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 5+ years of experience or MS with 3+ years of experience.
• DoD Secret clearance or higher is required.
• At least one IAT Level II certification such as Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ or equivalent.
• Certification or certificate in a Computing Environment for Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee) OR Operating System (Windows/Linux/Solaris/AWS).
• Familiarity with AWS cloud concepts and services; DevOps in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate authorization documentation (SSP, System Categorization, risk assessment).
• Support CSAM-based control assessment, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Create and maintain modification documentation; manage waivers and risk assessments for ISSMs.
• Assist ISSMs with security decisions and contingency/incident response prep.
• Perform risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation actions.
• Design and develop System Security Plan outlining infrastructure, policies and procedures.

Skills

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

IAT II certs

AWS Cloud concepts

DevOps in Agile

CE certs (Splunk/Cisco/McAfee)

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Tools

Splunk

Cisco

McAfee

AWS Cloud Practitioner

AWS Solutions Architect

Job description

SAIC is seeking an Information Systems Assessment and Authorization analyst for the Cloud team to support IT Service Management for USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, Illinois. The role involves working on high-visibility security programs, producing SSPs, risk assessments and AO procedures, and coordinating with ISSMs.

The successful candidate will perform risk analyses, support CSAM processes, and help ensure the security posture of federal government IT systems in a dynamic, on-site environment.