Information Security Analyst

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking an Information Security Analyst to design, implement, and manage cybersecurity controls for the War Data Platform (WDP), ensuring compliance with DoD requirements and protection of all systems and data. The role involves security risk assessments, RMF activities, NIST/DoD control implementations, IAM, and incident response.

Collaboration with engineering and operations is essential to improve security, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with DoD security requirements and RMF is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and management of cybersecurity controls for the War Data Platform (WDP).
• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments and evaluate/test security controls.
• Monitor and analyze security events; support incident response and threat management.
• Support identity and access management activities, including account lifecycle and least privilege enforcement.
• Assist with RMF activities, compliance documentation, and implementation of NIST/DoD controls.
• Collaborate with engineering/operations to integrate security best practices across the WDP environment.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Incident response

Identity access management

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Information Security Analyst will support the design, implementation, and management of cybersecurity controls and processes for the War Data Platform (WDP) to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and protect systems, applications, and data. This person will conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments, evaluate and test security controls, monitor and analyze security events, and support incident response, remediation, and threat management activities. This person will support identity and access management activities, including account lifecycle management, access reviews, authentication, authorization, and enforcement of least privilege. This person will assist with security testing, audits, Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, compliance documentation, and the implementation of NIST and DoD security controls. This person will collaborate with engineering, operations, and other cybersecurity teams to identify security risks, implement corrective actions, maintain security documentation, and integrate security best practices throughout the WDP environment. This person will stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and cybersecurity best practices to continuously improve the security posture of the WDP.

SECRET Security Clearance Required CBROPS, CCISO, CCSP, CEH, CGRC/CAP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-O, GCIH, GICSP, GISF, GFACT, GCED, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, SecurityX/CASP+, and/or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles) CCE, CCISO, CCNP Security, CCSP, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSMP, CPTE, CySA+, FITSP-A, FITSP-M, FITSP-O, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GCLD, GCSA, GDSA, GFACT, GICSP, GPEN, GSLC, GSNA, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification (for Senior role)

We are actively seeking multiple levels: Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

Good communication skills, self-starter mindset. Professional proficiency in English is required. Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment: Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: Up to 10%/ Occasional travel. Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary estimates for this job range from $85,000 - $202,000.