Junior Security Analyst

The Cadmus Group; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadmus Group is looking for a Junior Security Analyst to support client-facing security, engineering, and operations activities. You will help ensure FISMA compliance for client cloud systems and perform security testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tasks.

Strong writing and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work autonomously and manage documentation. 1–2 years of security experience and a Security+ or equivalent certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of security analysis experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience working with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Security analyst tasks, security testing, and remediation support.
• Develop and maintain security program documentation (policies, procedures, standards).
• Analyze security control implementations and assessment findings.
• Work on cloud security with AWS and related services.
• Monitor security events with SIEM tools like Splunk.
• Collaborate across IT, engineering, and operations teams.

Skills

IT security

Client-facing

Technical writing

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Security+ or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Burp Suite

Snyk

AWS

Splunk

GitHub

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

This Junior Security Analyst role will have client facing responsibilities that encompass security analyst, engineering, and operations skill sets. Responsibilities include ensuring security and FISMA compliance of Cadmus’s client’s systems that are currently in the cloud. At various times, the successful candidate will perform security analyst tasks, such as analysis of security control implementation and assessment findings, development, and maintenance of security program documentation as well as more technical and operations tasks such as security testing and vulnerability scanning, security systems operation, and assisting with remediation of findings.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains. At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• 1-2 years of IT security experience including work with the following:
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Burp Suite or equivalent Dynamic Analysis Security Testing tool
  • Snyk or equivalent Static Analysis Security Testing and Dependency Management tool
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud Computing Security Services
  • Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms like Splunk
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • DevSecOps Framework and mindset
  • GitHub
  • Windows Server
  • Linux (Amazon Linux, RedHat preferred
• NIST SP 800-37 Rev.2 Risk Management Framework and associated NIST Special Publications (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, etc.)
• Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
• Other Federal Government Security Standards, Guidelines, Baselines, and Memoranda
• Development and maintenance of security program documentation (security policies, procedures, standards, etc.)
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing
• Analysis of security testing findings, control implementations, and resultant security documentation updates (Plan of Action and Milestones, System Security Plans, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 1–2 years of experience in Security Analysis work
• Excellent Technical Writing skills
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and consistently deliver within deadlines.
• Experience with creating and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Security+, or equivalent security certification
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust is required

Additional Information

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The salary range for this position is$75,000 - $95,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: cadmusgroup.com