Information Security Analyst - TS Clearance, Zero-Trust

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

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc. is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the DOE EHSS AICS program in a challenging, security-focused environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding DOE EHSS systems and data, implementing SA&A controls, and coordinating remediation with stakeholders. The position requires TS clearance with the ability to obtain a higher clearance, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of NIST/SA&A frameworks, Zero Trust, and cloud security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT with emphasis in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance; 6 years may substitute.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Q clearance.
• Minimum 2 years securing 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.
• Certification: GISP, CISSP, GSEC, or equivalent required.

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

Active TS clearance

Q clearance eligible

2+ years securing assets

SA&A knowledge

Zero Trust / Cloud / Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / IA

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

CISSP / GSEC / GISP certification

Job description

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc. is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the DOE EHSS AICS program in a challenging, security-focused environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding DOE EHSS systems and data, implementing SA&A controls, and coordinating remediation with stakeholders. The position requires TS clearance with the ability to obtain a higher clearance, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of NIST/SA&A frameworks, Zero Trust, and cloud security.