IT Infrastructure Security & Risk Analyst

NexGen Data Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums covered for employee medical,

Disability plans

401(k) with 10% match

Training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in Suffolk, VA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Security Specialist to protect the facility and IT infrastructure through risk assessments, investigations, and background checks. The role focuses on security across cyber and physical domains within a DoD-aligned environment.

You will analyze security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments, implement robust security controls, and coordinate background investigations in support of suitability and clearance processes.

Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required.
• CISM, CISSP or SecurityX certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in security roles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-project capability.
• Fast learner and self-starter.
• Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to make good decisions through analysis, wisdom and judgment.
• MS Office proficiency and ability to navigate several programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security alerts, investigate cyber and physical security incidents, and coordinate response actions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations across IT and facility environments.
• Monitor and correlate cyber and physical access events to identify insider threats or unauthorized access.
• Implement and maintain security controls for networks, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and supporting facilities.
• Coordinate implementation and sustainment of physical security measures including controlled access systems, CCTV, IDS, and badge management for data centers and IT spaces.
• Manage receipt of security documents submitted from applicants.
• Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested.
• Ensure all documents required for suitability processing are included and completed properly.
• Conduct agency checks and evaluate results including credit reports and fingerprint processing.
• Identify potential reciprocity and previous investigations.
• Assist other teams on special projects as needed.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

CISM/CISSP/SecurityX

3+ years exp

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

MS Office

Job description

NexGen Data Systems in Suffolk, VA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Security Specialist to protect the facility and IT infrastructure through risk assessments, investigations, and background checks. The role focuses on security across cyber and physical domains within a DoD-aligned environment.

You will analyze security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments, implement robust security controls, and coordinate background investigations in support of suitability and clearance processes.