Information Security Analyst (Advanced)

Socket.dev; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA is seeking an Information Security Analyst (Advanced) to lead cybersecurity, IA, RMF, vulnerability assessments, and cyber risk mitigation for Navy networks and mission infrastructure. This on-site role at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, includes coordinating a team, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

The selected candidate will mentor junior staff, oversee security controls, and contribute to risk mitigation across assigned task areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, upgrade, and monitoring of security measures for computer networks and information systems.
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and lead the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee implementation of security controls to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Lead Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Security activities across assigned task areas.
• Lead RMF activities, including control assessment, package development, artifact review, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) support, and authorization documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing Information Security Analyst functions.
• Track project progress, resolve execution issues, and support planning for projects, resources, and cyber events.
• Review vulnerability data, security documentation, risk assessments, and authorization artifacts for technical quality.
• Support or oversee cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats in hardware and software environments.
• Coordinate with Government technical personnel, program leadership, and contractor team members on cyber risk and authorization matters.
• Mentor junior team members and support team compliance with applicable DCWF and contract qualification requirements.

Job description

COLSA is seeking an Information Security Analyst (Advanced) to lead assigned cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), vulnerability assessment, and cyber risk mitigation activities for Navy networks, systems, data, and mission infrastructure. This position will also serve as a functional team lead, providing technical leadership and coordinating the work of team members. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, upgrade, and monitoring of security measures for computer networks and information systems.
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and lead the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee implementation of security controls to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Lead Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Security activities across assigned task areas.
• Lead RMF activities, including control assessment, package development, artifact review, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) support, and authorization documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing Information Security Analyst functions.
• Track project progress, resolve execution issues, and support planning for projects, resources, and cyber events.
• Review vulnerability data, security documentation, risk assessments, and authorization artifacts for technical quality.
• Support or oversee cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats in hardware and software environments.
• Coordinate with Government technical personnel, program leadership, and contractor team members on cyber risk and authorization matters.
• Mentor junior team members and support team compliance with applicable DCWF and contract qualification requirements.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits