Information Security Analyst, Journeyman (ISSO)

Brandes Associates Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandes Associates Inc. in Camarillo, CA seeks an Information Security Analyst with 3+ years of CEAT security experience to support classified programs on site at Point Mugu.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance, US citizenship, Security+ and/or CISSP, IAM Level 2 per DoD 8570.01, hands-on with Splunk SIEM and SP-800-53 controls; a BS/BA in a technical field with substitution options is acceptable.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of CEAT computer security experience in secure network and system design, auditing, analysis, test generation and implementation.
• Security+ certification.
• CISSP Certification or NSA equivalent.
• IAM Level 2 per DoD Directive 8570.01; experience with SP-800-53 security and privacy controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening.
• Ability to work independently; self-starter.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Splunk Enterprise SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for protection of systems and information.
• Assess system vulnerabilities and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure security controls to safeguard digital files and infrastructure.
• Respond to computer security breaches; review audit log data via Splunk SIEM.

Skills

Security+

CISSP

IAM Level 2

RMF / DoD 8570.01

SP-800-53 controls

Audit log analysis

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related

Substitution: 6 years experience for degree

Substitution: 4 years with Associate's degree

Tools

Splunk Enterprise SIEM

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

BAI, a defense contractor is seeking an Information Security Analyst with 3+ years of experience for classified programs, working onsite at Point Mugu Naval Air Station in Camarillo, CA. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and stability are some of the advantages of our well-established, employee-focused company.

Salary

$100,000.00 USD to $150,000.00 USD is the typical annual salary range for this position. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of systems of systems, computer networks, standalone systems, and information
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies
• May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure
• May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.Review and analysis of Audit log event data via Splunk SIEM tool

Qualifications

• Between 3 and 10 years of practical CEAT computer security experience in secure network and system design, auditing, analysis, procedure/test generation, test execution and implementation of computer/network security mechanisms.

• Security+
• CISSP Certification or NSA equivalent.
• IAM Level 2 as per DoD Directive 8570.01; and experience working with the DIACAP/Risk Management Framework processes including allocation/implementation of SP-800-53 security and privacy controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening—for staff, customer and organizational level communications, both formal and informal.
• Ability to work independently; self-starter.
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Splunk Enterprise SIEM product.

Education:

BS or BA degree in a Computer or Information Science field or a relevant technical discipline.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant Associate’s Degree.

Clearance:

Condition of employment – must have and be able to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A counter-intelligence polygraph examination is required for this position.

Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen at time of application.