Security Analyst

Insight Global; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Security Analyst to join its SAP NS2 cyber team in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on FedRAMP documentation, CCM, and A&A activities, advising stakeholders on policy changes and risk mitigation strategies.

Candidates should have extensive container, cloud, and vulnerability expertise, with scripting for automation. The position requires onsite work three days a week, strong knowledge of NIST RMF, and hands-on experience with AWS cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a cybersecurity monitoring position.
• Experience parsing logs and security data for vulnerability analysis.
• Experience supporting cloud environments specifically AWS.
• Knowledge of attack vectors and exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Ability to develop automation scripts to reduce manual workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation, update, and maintenance of FedRAMP security documentation and CCM requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on changing regulatory policies (NIST RMF, DISA SRG).
• Document risk mitigation options with benefits/drawbacks per FedRAMP and SAP NS2 policy.
• Apply security frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800) to cloud initiatives.
• Develop/update policies to implement FedRAMP and NIST 800-171.
• Identify and assess cloud system state, RMF status, and patching mechanisms.
• Onsite presence required 3x per week in Herndon, VA.

Skills

Container scanning

Python

PowerShell

Bash

AWS

Vulnerability analysis

Risk assessment

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Security scanning tools

Job description

Job Description

Security Analyst (SA) will work as a member of the SAP NS2 cyber team. The SA will assist with the creation, update, and maintenance of FedRAMP required security documentation, associated artifacts, and Continuous Compliance Monitoring (CCM) requirements such as the Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and assisting the Cloud Operations team with the identification and corrective actions associated with known vulnerabilities. Additionally, the SA provides advisement to stakeholders on changing regulatory, government and Cloud / FedRAMP policies, procedures, agreements, etc., including risk assessment, business impact analysis, system categorization, security authorization and accreditation/certification activities (A&A), security control inheritance from various providers, and other artifacts needed to validate SAP NS2 control compliance.

Required Skills

The candidate must be able to:

• Understand/document information system specifications and security controls, including logical and physical diagrams, connectivity, communication, and data flow diagrams, both internal and external to the system.
• Advise stakeholders on multiple courses of action in an environment with changing unconfirmed policy, e.g., NIST RMF and DISA SRG.
• Document multiple courses of action and identify risk mitigation recommendations in accordance with FedRAMP requirements, SAP NS2 policy, procedures, and best practices, with associated benefits/drawbacks to each.
• Apply enterprise security frameworks and capabilities, such as FISMA, NIST SP 800, etc. towards existing initiatives such as cloud environments.
• Develop/update policies and procedures to implement FedRAMP compliance as well as compliant with NIST 800-171 security requirements and other DFAR clauses.
• Knowledge of Risk Based Vulnerability Framework and how to prioritize, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities that is and can be exploited
• Ability to create automation scripts to minimize manual workload behind identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities across various scanning tools
• Ability to analyze Container Vulnerabilities in secure cloud environments and identify the remediation path forward to address vulnerabilities from an Operating System and application level.
• Understand enterprise operating environments, including security posture, application environment, and associated security controls.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current FedRAMP, DOD and NIST Security controls and technologies, including vulnerability management capabilities.
• Identify and assess Cloud System state, including vulnerabilities, RMF package status/accreditation model, PPS compliance, and patching/CSVA mechanisms.

Skills and Requirements

• 6+ years in a Cyber security monitoring position
• Experience with scanning Containers and experience with container scanning tools, Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience in creating automation scripts through coding programs such as Python, Bash, and Powershell for parsing
• Experience parsing logs and security data for vulnerability analysis
• Experience supporting cloud environments specifically AWS
• Knowledge of determining attack vectors in the environment to determine if the vulnerability is exploitable
• Must go onsite 3x per week in Herndon. VA

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].