Mission-Critical Data Security Analyst (DoD Clearance Eligible)

Atlas Tech; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Technologies, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a Data Security Analyst with a strong IA background to join our IT security team. You will monitor events, investigate incidents, and drive remediation while collaborating with developers and infrastructure teams.

The role emphasizes STIG scanning, CANES configuration analysis, and documentation to support government security requirements. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable within a short timeframe.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter with quick learning ability and minimal guidance.
• Strong interaction with developers and infrastructure teams.
• Proven problem diagnosis and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize responses to threats.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into concise recommendations.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated passion for IT security and learning.
• Relevant experience in Systems Analysis, Tech Support, or C5ISR domains.
• Willingness to obtain DoD clearance if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events.
• Investigate and assess potential incidents, determine severity and impact.
• Create and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Use JIRA to create and monitor service tickets.
• Perform root cause analysis and identify remediation actions.
• Document security incidents clearly and concisely.
• Identify system vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Generate and maintain IT security documentation and processes.
• Review scan results for quality and actionable steps.
• Support CANES posture and fleet asset analysis for security reviews.

Skills

DoD clearance

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team player

Incident analysis

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Vulnerability assessment

STIG scanning

CANES configurations

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Atlas Technologies, Inc. in Charleston, SC seeks a Data Security Analyst with a strong IA background to join our IT security team. You will monitor events, investigate incidents, and drive remediation while collaborating with developers and infrastructure teams.

The role emphasizes STIG scanning, CANES configuration analysis, and documentation to support government security requirements. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable within a short timeframe.