Information Security Analyst (Remote)

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech alliance seeks an Information Security Analyst focused on developing cybersecurity challenges for competitions. The ideal candidate will have experience in information security, with responsibilities including creating engaging scenarios, overseeing competitions, and maintaining security policies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Work-life Balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in information security or related role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP or CEH are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design cybersecurity competition challenges.
• Execute and oversee events, addressing technical issues.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

Penetration Testing Tools

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, OPS TECH ALLIANCE LLC, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Information Security Analyst (Remote)

Information Security Analyst

Pay Rate: $40 - $64 per hour / $95,000 - $124,000 per year

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Information Security Analyst with a specific focus on developing cybersecurity challenges for cyber competitions. This role involves creating and executing competition challenges, developing challenges, and applying the skills and knowledge gained to enhance our cybersecurity operations. This position has part-time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and develop innovative and challenging scenarios, ensuring they are realistic, engaging, and technically demanding.
• Execute and oversee the event, ensuring smooth operation and addressing any technical issues that arise.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the challenges are comprehensive and align with current cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Analyze feedback and results from the competition to refine and improve future iterations of the competition.
• Provide technical support throughout the program lifecycle
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to ensure competition challenges remain relevant and challenging.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and relevant compliance frameworks.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security or a related role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity competitions is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools and methodologies, red teaming, thereat emulation, and exploit development
• Familiar with modern development workflows and tools, such as Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Understanding of workforce development frameworks such as NICE.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in developing and designing cybersecurity challenges or CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as (ISC)2 CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or SANS GIAC (GXPN, GPEN, GWAPT, etc) are a plus.
  
  

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified SBA 8(a) Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance
  
  

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is a full time position

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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