Information System Security Analyst

TLA-LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and federal holidays

401(k) with company match

Education and certification reimburse

Training and professional development

Employee referral bonuses and team

Job summary

TLA is seeking a meticulous Information System Security Analyst to join our IT team in McLean, VA. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive data and systems from cyber threats, monitoring activity, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset to stay current with IT security trends. You will work on incident response, risk assessments, policy development, and security training, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Ability to monitor networks and systems for security anomalies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Detection: Monitor networks and systems for security breaches and suspicious activity using SIEM tools.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in computer systems and applications.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to security incidents, investigate root causes, contain damage, and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Policy and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Security Measures: Install, configure, and maintain security software and tools such as firewalls, encryption programs, and antivirus systems.
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk analyses to determine security requirements and recommend enhancements to management and senior IT staff.
• Training and Awareness: Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees on best practices and new security procedures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports of security assessments, incidents, and general security metrics for technical and non-technical audiences.

Job description

TLA is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information System Security Analyst to join our IT department. This critical role involves safeguarding our organization's sensitive data and computer systems from evolving cyber threats. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring network activity, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a passion for staying current with the latest IT security trends and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Detection: Monitor the organization's networks and systems for security breaches and suspicious activity using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses in computer systems and applications
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to security incidents and breaches, investigate their root cause, contain the damage, and coordinate remediation efforts
• Policy and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
• Security Measures: Install, configure, and maintain security software and tools, such as firewalls, data encryption programs, and antivirus systems
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk analyses of systems and applications to determine security requirements and recommend enhancements to management and senior IT staff
• Training and Awareness: Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees on best practices and new security procedures
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports of security assessments, incidents, and general security metrics for technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

TLA is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information System Security Analyst to join our IT department. This critical role involves safeguarding our organization's sensitive data and computer systems from evolving cyber threats. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring network activity, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a passion for staying current with the latest IT security trends and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Detection: Monitor the organization's networks and systems for security breaches and suspicious activity using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses in computer systems and applications
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to security incidents and breaches, investigate their root cause, contain the damage, and coordinate remediation efforts
• Policy and Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
• Security Measures: Install, configure, and maintain security software and tools, such as firewalls, data encryption programs, and antivirus systems
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk analyses of systems and applications to determine security requirements and recommend enhancements to management and senior IT staff
• Training and Awareness: Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees on best practices and new security procedures
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports of security assessments, incidents, and general security metrics for technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

At TLA, we build solutions that matter—supporting national security missions through technology innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our team is passionate about leveraging modern technologies to deliver impactful, mission-focused outcomes for our customers.

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Education and certification reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses and team events

TLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.