Security Analyst

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Security Engineer in prepare daily, weekly, and assessment reports and deliverables in support of cybersecurity and SCA efforts.
• Documentation and Compliance: Creates functional and technical documentation. Ensures project disciplines are followed, with strict adherence to RMF and FISMA guidelines.
• Document and report security-related incidents to appropriate authorities
• Assist Information System Owners and Gov’t Stakeholders with Assess and Authorize (A&A) processes
• Evaluate an array of IT devices (e.g. Windows, RHEL, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) for DoD compliance using SCAP Compliance checker, ACAS, Evaluate STIG, and via manual STIG check reviews
• Must be proficient in navigating through the eMASS application
• Provide DoD Cybersecurity analysis and risk based security recommendations for the various systems
• Assess CSfC IAW DoDI 8500, DoDI 8510 and NISP SP 800-53
• Identify the mitigation controls for identified risks and propose additional strategies for identified vulnerabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Clearance
• At least three (3) years of direct experience in information security
• DoD 8570 IAT-II certification
• Computing Environment Certification (e.g. CEH, Linux, CCNA, VMWare, etc.)

Overview

TekSynap, a “Fast 50” technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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We are seeking a Security Analyst to support the Security Engineer with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities such as performing network and systems security, conducting product evaluations, securing information systems, and assisting in performing SCA activities.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Huachuca, AZ
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: 30%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship - US

Clearance requirement - Secret

OTHER DUTIES

N/A

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.