Senior Information Security Analyst (Hybrid)

KBR, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to enhance cybersecurity for the Administrative Office of the US Courts. This full-time role features a hybrid work schedule and requires extensive experience in IT security, governance, and compliance, along with a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. The analyst will oversee security standards, manage risks, and ensure the integrity of judiciary information assets.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of IT system security experience.
• 5 years of specialized InfoSec Governance, Risk, and Compliance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev 4 or 5.

Responsibilities

• Manage security and privacy risks using JISF and NIST RMF.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor security controls.
• Categorize and authorize information systems.

Skills

NIST 800-53 security controls

Risk Management Framework

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Cybersecurity Assessment and Management (CSAM) Global Risk Compliance tool

Splunk

Nessus VSS vulnerability scan software

Job description

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Senior Information Security Analyst (Hybrid)

Apply locations Washington, District of Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id R2105279

Title:

Senior Information Security Analyst (Hybrid)

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THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

KBR is hiring a full-time Senior Information Security Analyst supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts and is contingent upon successful contract award.

This onsite position is located at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building in Washington DC and has the option of an approved telework/hybrid work schedule.

The core work hours dedicated to KBR and our direct customer are 8 am Est to 5 pm Est. No travel is expected with this position.

The Administrative Office of the US Courts Chief Operating Officer (COO) Information Security & Validation Staff (ISVS) is responsible for governing, overseeing, developing, strengthening, and maintaining the information security posture within COO Offices to meet and exceed enterprise security standards. Their mission is to proactively ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical judiciary information assets through a comprehensive, rigorous security approach via our governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) program.

The Senior Information Security Analyst will be responsible for enhancing cybersecurity for its customers including cybersecurity systems support, cybersecurity compliance, and cybersecurity risk management for the COO comprehensive IT system portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare Information Systems: Carry out activities at various levels to help manage security and privacy risks using the JISF and NIST RMF.
• Categorize Information Systems: Determine the adverse impact to Judiciary operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation.
• Select Security Controls: Select, tailor, and document the controls necessary to protect the information system and organization.
• Implement Security Controls: Implement the government-approved security controls specified in the Security Plan.
• Assess Security Controls: Determine if the controls selected for implementation are operating as intended and producing the desired outcome.
• Authorize Information System: Provide accountability by requiring a government senior management official to determine if the security and privacy risk is acceptable.
• Monitor Security Controls: Maintain ongoing situational awareness about the security and privacy posture of the information system in compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, and CSF 2.0.
• Leveraging the existing GRC tool to track and reconcile findings from assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans.
• Common Control Identification: Identify, document, and publish Judiciary-wide common controls available for inheritance by Judicial systems.
• Mission or Business Focus: Identify and document the missions, business functions, and mission/business processes that the system is intended to support.
• System Stakeholders: Identify stakeholders who have an interest in the design, development, implementation, assessment, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the system.
• Asset Identification: Identify assets that require protection.
• Authorization Boundary: Determine the authorization boundary of the system.
• Information Types: Identify the types of information to be processed, stored, and transmitted by the system.
• Information Life Cycle: Identify and understand all stages of the information life cycle for each information type processed, stored, or transmitted by the system.
• Risk Assessment—System: Conduct a system-level risk assessment and update the risk assessment results as needed
• Produce and perform quality review of InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) product deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Suitability Determination: Medium Risk Level 2
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of IT system security experience including five years of specialized InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience of which two years were direct supervisory experience.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 4 or 5 security controls.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework.
• Excellent customer-handling and verbal/written communication with teamwork emphasis
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to explain technical details and issues clearly to non-technical individuals and be able to explain problems clearly and concisely
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Desired Skills:

• Experience using Cybersecurity Assessment and Management (CSAM) Global Risk Compliance tool
• Experience using Splunk and Nessus VSS vulnerability scan software
• Information security certifications (CISSP, etc.)

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts.

Basic Compensation:

$102,700 - $154,000

This pay range is applicable to the DC area only.

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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