Data Security Analyst – DoD/CANES & IA Expert

Atlas Technologies, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Technologies, Inc. seeks a Data Security Analyst with a strong information assurance background to join our IT security team in Charleston, SC.

You will monitor security events, perform incident analysis, and create remediation steps while collaborating with developers and infrastructure teams. The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility or ability to obtain, familiarity with Navy CANES, Nessus, and STIGs, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant technical field (systems analysis, IT support, or related)
• DoD/ government security experience preferred
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate complex data into actionable guidance
• Familiarity with Navy IT-21 CANES networks and security baselines

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze and respond to security events
• Investigate and assess security incidents, determine severity and impact
• Create and monitor Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Use JIRA to manage service tickets and track remediation
• Perform root-cause analysis of incidents and identify vulnerabilities
• Document security incidents clearly and concisely
• Assist in identifying system vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards
• Generate and maintain IT security documentation and processes
• Review scan results for quality and actionable remediation steps
• Support CANES fleet asset analysis for cybersecurity posture
• Provide CANES baseline configuration analysis for Annual Security Review (ASR)
• Assist others with STIG scanning and findings

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

DoD Secret clearance eligibility or ability to obtain

Tools

Nessus

CANES

VRAM

CMPRO

STIG

Security Center

Job description

Atlas Technologies, Inc. seeks a Data Security Analyst with a strong information assurance background to join our IT security team in Charleston, SC.

You will monitor security events, perform incident analysis, and create remediation steps while collaborating with developers and infrastructure teams. The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility or ability to obtain, familiarity with Navy CANES, Nessus, and STIGs, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.