Data Security Analyst

Athena Technology Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Data Security Analyst to join our Army team at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. The Data Security Analyst's primary function is to support the Army’s Global Cyber Center.

You will plan and execute information protection, implement encryption and firewall measures, test security systems, and ensure data safety against breaches while keeping abreast of evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes protection of information on company computers and data networks, using firewall and encryption technologies.
• Designs, develops and implements security plans; installs, updates, and maintains security programs protecting sensitive data.
• Audits and tests security systems; reports breaches and strengthens defenses.
• Ensures stored information is secure from breaches and unauthorized access.
• Keeps abreast of industry security trends and developments.

Skills

Firewall administration

Encryption technologies

Network protocols

Security planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security software suites

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance: Secret

Work Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ

About the Company

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) established in 2010. ATG has immense experience and a strong, solid reputation throughout various government agencies, providing consistently superior, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. ATG is a premier provider of cybersecurity, risk management framework (RMF), and communications cybersecurity solutions, as well as information technology (IT) and communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. We are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team and continue our proven track record.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Data Security Analyst to join our Army team at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. The Data Security Analyst's primary function is to support the Army’s Global Cyber Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and executes the protection of information found on company computers and data networks, utilizing understanding of computer and network security, including firewall administration, encryption technologies, and network protocols.
• Designs, develops and implements security plans depending on the company's needs and current threats. Installs, uninstalls, updates, and maintains various security programs that protect sensitive data using firewalls and data-encryption technology.
• Audits and tests the security system to expose its shortcomings and flaws, reports breaches, repairs the damage, takes measures to seal any security hole that enabled the data compromise, and uses all test results to rectify weaknesses, improve security, and prepare for possible future outside attacks.
• Ensures the information stored on computers or networks is free of breaches and safe from hackers, not disclosed to unwanted parties, or modified inadvertently.
• Keeps abreast of industry security trends and developments.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.