Network Security Analyst

VivSoft; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VivSoft is seeking a Network Security Analyst to design and maintain secure network infrastructures for local and wide area networks. The role involves evaluating security products, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with DoD requirements. This position offers a collaborative environment with comprehensive healthcare benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan with employer match

Professional Development Training Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must possess an active IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in network security.
• Experience defining security requirements for local and wide area networks.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement network security requirements for LAN/WAN in compliance with DoD standards.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Monitor networks for threats, ensuring continuous compliance and system integrity.

Skills

Network Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Tools

DoD-approved Security Products

Job description

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Location: Remote, USA

About the company:

At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with impactful organizational design and organizational dynamics for software delivery. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain, and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare, and Civilian Agencies.

Job Summary:

The Network Security Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures for both local and wide area networks. This role involves evaluating security product capabilities, configuring communication protocols, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing comprehensive security solutions throughout the system development lifecycle. The analyst ensures that network security measures align with organizational policies and DoD requirements, providing technical expertise to safeguard critical systems against threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and implement network security requirements for LAN/WAN in compliance with DoD and federal standards
2. Evaluate and integrate approved security products and configure secure communication protocols
3. Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments throughout the system development lifecycle
4. Design and maintain secure network architectures aligned with NIST 800-53 and RMF
5. Support ATO efforts by implementing STIGs, producing documentation, and addressing audit findings
6. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and system owners to remediate vulnerabilities
7. Monitor networks for threats, ensuring continuous compliance and system integrity

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must possess an active IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in network security
• Experience defining security requirements for local and wide area networks
• Proficiency in evaluating and configuring DoD-approved network security products
• Strong understanding of standard communication protocols and secure configuration practices
• Skilled in detecting and analyzing network vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies
• Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments throughout the system development lifecycle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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