Information Security Analyst

Synectics for Management Decisions Inc; Falls Church (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Information Security Analyst to safeguard sensitive government data in complex environments. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience, with expertise in cloud security and governance tools. This primarily remote role requires occasional on-site presence in Washington, D.C.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

401k with Company Matching

Company-paid Life Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Information Security with government projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks like NIST and FISMA.
• Experience with ETL workflows and data integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and monitor compliance with federal standards.
• Conduct risk analyses and vulnerability assessments.
• Define user access controls and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Security

Data Protection

Identity and Access Management

Governance Tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Immuta

Informatica EDC/Axon

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Analyst with at least 6 years of experience, including direct experience supporting government data systems. This role is responsible for protecting sensitive government data across complex, hybrid cloud, and legacy environments. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of security controls, access policies, and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with government security standards.

This role is remote-friendly, with on-site presence required in Washington, D.C., as needed for customer meetings, audits, and secure environment work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor security controls across cloud and on-premise environments, including AWS RDS, Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal information security standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).

• Manage access policies and data protection protocols using Immuta and Informatica EDC/Axon.

• Support secure design and governance for ETL workflows and data integration pipelines (e.g., Databricks ETL, Informatica, EFTU).

• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability scans across databases, applications, and network components.

• Define and enforce user access controls and data classification policies in collaboration with data governance teams.

• Collaborate with cloud architects, DevSecOps, and compliance stakeholders to secure environments and support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and coordinate with incident response teams to resolve and document findings.

• Maintain security documentation, SSPs, POA&Ms, and audit evidence for internal and external audits.

Technical Environment:

Cloud Platforms & Databases:

• AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Aurora (in exploration)

ETL & Data Integration:

• Databricks ETL, Informatica (on-prem), EFTU, Informatica Metadata (EDC, Axon)

Governance & Access Control:

• Immuta

Analytics & BI Tools:

• Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services

• Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), Power BI Integration

Modeling & Development Tools:

• IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect

Legacy Systems:

• JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Information Security, including work on government projects, preferably with the IRS.

• Strong understanding of cloud security, data protection, identity and access management, and governance tools.

• Experience with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or FedRAMP.

• Hands-on experience with Immuta, Informatica EDC/Axon, or similar access governance tools.

• Strong knowledge of data flow across ETL pipelines and hybrid infrastructure.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, AWS Security Specialty).

• Familiarity with securing AI/ML platforms and analytic tools (e.g., AAP, Tableau).

• Experience in preparing for and supporting ATO or other federal security authorization processes.

• Exposure to legacy system security involving COBOL, DB2, or mainframe operations.

Work Environment:

• Primarily remote, with periodic on-site collaboration required.

• Fast-paced, mission-focused team environment supporting federal clients.

• Opportunities for technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k w/company matching, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.