Cyber Information Assurance Analyst

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Cyber Information Assurance Analyst to validate security requirements and assess systems and networks within the network enclave. The role supports government and commercial clients, performing assessments and contributing to certification efforts.

Required is a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of experience in systems security. A comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and holidays are provided to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1–2 years of experience in systems security or equivalent.
• Experience supporting government or contractor security programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with certification and accreditation processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess systems and networks to identify deviations from configurations and policies.
• Assist in establishing program control processes to mitigate risks and obtain certifications.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation activities and prepare required reports.
• Review audits and verify corrective actions until closure.

Skills

Systems security

Vulnerability assessments

Compliance audits

Security testing

Documentation support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SUMMARYThe Cyber Information Assurance Analyst supports the customer by performing analyses to validate security requirements and assessing the systems and networks within the networking environment. Work is performed under some direction and exercises a limited degree of latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. CitizenshipKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Involved in the performance of assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. May achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).Involved in the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This may include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and may make recommendations on process tailoring.Involved in the performance of analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards. May support the formal Security Test and Evaluation required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.Involved in the periodic conduct of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree and a minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in systems security, or equivalent combination of education/experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWork is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.EOE including Disability/VetThe estimated pay range for this role is $60K to $70K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal HolidaysTraining and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).