Senior Information Security Analyst, SME

DMI (Digital Management, Inc.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,393 - 62,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development

401k match

Recognition program

Wellness programs

Job summary

DMI is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst, SME to provide expert guidance on cybersecurity operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance for a CDC program. The role entails partnering across infrastructure, identity management, and program leadership to strengthen security posture and respond to threats.

The successful candidate will lead security engineering, perform risk analyses, and drive Zero Trust and IAM initiatives while mentoring analysts and enhancing incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years cybersecurity experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, Zero Trust, IAM, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience supporting Windows and cloud environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, Security+, or GIAC; cloud security experience with Azure Defender and Sentinel.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for cybersecurity operations, risk management, and security engineering initiatives.
• Analyze security events, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats; coordinate investigation and response activities.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture, identity security, and access management strategies.
• Perform security assessments, risk analyses, and compliance reviews per NIST and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security.
• Support incident response activities, forensic investigations, and post-incident reporting.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate security technologies and recommend improvements to enhance security and resilience.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to security analysts and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to automate security processes and improve cyber resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

ServiceNow SecOps

Azure

Job description

Senior Information Security Analyst, SME

DMI is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst, SME to support cybersecurity operations for a large program. Serving as a trusted technical advisor, this role provides expert guidance on cybersecurity operations, security engineering, risk management, and regulatory compliance while protecting enterprise systems supporting CDC's public health mission.

The successful candidate will partner with infrastructure, identity management, application support, and program leadership to strengthen security posture, respond to emerging threats, and implement security best practices aligned with federal cybersecurity standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for cybersecurity operations, risk management, and security engineering initiatives.
• Analyze security events, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats; coordinate investigation and response activities.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture, identity security, and access management strategies.
• Perform security assessments, risk analyses, and compliance reviews in accordance with NIST guidance and federal security requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen system security.
• Support incident response activities, forensic investigations, and post-incident reporting.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate security technologies and recommend improvements that enhance enterprise security and operational resilience.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security analysts and project teams.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate security processes and strengthen organizational cyber resilience.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, Zero Trust Architecture, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows and cloud environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Experience supporting HHS or other Federal agencies.
• One or more professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, Security+, or GIAC.
• Experience supporting cloud security, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow Security Operations (SecOps).
• Experience supporting enterprise identity and privileged access management solutions.

Min Citizenship Status Required: U.S. Citizen

Physical Requirements: No physical requirements needed for this position.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Salary

Minimum Salary Rate: $57,393.00

Median Salary Rate: $62,246.00

Benefits

DMI offers a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients.

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience.
• Development - Annual performance management, continuing education, tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.
• Financial - Generous 401k matches both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance, and Disability to help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.
• Recognition - Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through the Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, and employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness - Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, and several other wellness options.

No agencies please. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.