Information Security Analyst

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the DOE EHSS AICS program.

The role focuses on protecting systems and data across the enterprise through secure practices, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and continuous monitoring. Responsibilities include implementing safeguards, performing SA&A activities per NIST and DOE requirements, documenting results, and maintaining SSPs and contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance.
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Q clearance.
• Minimum 2 years completing tasks that secure organizational systems and information assets.
• Knowledge of SA&A, NIST SP 800-37/800-53, CNSSI, CDM, Zero Trust, cloud, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk.
• Certification requirements include CISSP, GISP, or GSEC.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test safeguards protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DOE EHSS systems and data.
• Support SA&A using NIST SP 800-37/800-53, CNSSI, DOE requirements, DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and approved tools.
• Document test results, recommend corrective actions, residual risks, risk assessments, and POA&M updates.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, SSPs, COOP/contingency plans, test plans, and authorization evidence.
• Analyze scans, track remediation, support annual reviews, and coordinate evidence with owners, administrators, and developers.
• Support CDM, Zero Trust, cloud assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, policy updates, SCRM reviews, and data calls.

Skills

Risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance

CISSP

GISP

GSEC

Tools

NIST SP 800-37/800-53

CNSSI

DISA STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for an Information Security Analyst to support the DOE EHSS Application, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Support (AICS) program

AICS enables secure, reliable, and data-driven operations across the DOE enterprise through application modernization, DevSecOps, Zero Trust implementation, continuous monitoring, and infrastructure sustainment supporting EHSS's environment, health, safety, security, and classification missions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test safeguards protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DOE EHSS systems and data.


• Support SA&A using NIST SP 800-37/800-53, CNSSI, DOE requirements, DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and approved tools.


• Document test results, recommend corrective actions, residual risks, risk assessments, and POA&M updates.


• Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, SSPs, COOP/contingency plans, test plans, and authorization evidence.


• Analyze scans, track remediation, support annual reviews, and coordinate evidence with owners, administrators, and developers.


• Support CDM, Zero Trust, cloud assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, policy updates, SCRM reviews, and data calls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance, or similar degree. 6 years of experience can be substituted for the bachelor's degree (included as part of the experience requirement, not additional).


• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Q clearance.


• Minimum 2 years completing tasks that secure organizational systems and information assets.


• Experience implementing measures protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.


• Knowledge of SA&A, NIST SP 800-37/800-53, CNSSI, CDM, Zero Trust, cloud, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk


• GISP, CISSP, GSEC, or equivalent required.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 150-175K