Cyber Security Analyst

Description

What You'll Do:

As the Cyber Security Analyst, you will support Department of Defense (DoD) program offices in the implementation and sustainment of aviation training devices. This position and these devices directly contribute to the success of U.S. Navy and Allied Air Forces execution of Maritime Patrol missions. 

Your expertise will be used to execute the following duties:

• Respond to technical queries, maintain security posture, monitor systems security, document system configuration, and conduct performance tuning.
• Conduct systems analysis and produce specific charts, graphs, databases, or other documentation and summarize the data collected in a technical document written in a manner that is understood and usable by the decision makers.
• Investigate, recommend, implement, and support application packages.
• Recommend procurement and repair of components necessary to maintain the network and information technology systems.
• Recognize, analyze, and report a potential security violation as required by regulation, mitigate adverse impact, and preserve evidence.
• Provide end user Cyber Security support for network environment systems, peripherals, and applications.
• Perform routine audits of systems and software, adding, removing, or updating user accounts information, and maintaining user login credentials.
• Implement applicable patches including Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVB), Tenable Plugin IDs, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and Execute Orders (EXORD) for commercial off the shelf (COTS) items.
• Execute Assessment and Authorization activities in coordination with the Information Systems Owner (ISO) and Information Systems Security Officer/Manager (ISSO/ISSM).
• Perform cybersecurity testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist the government in managing life cycle requirements.
• Document network architectures comprised of network topologies, network devices, client machines, and servers.
• Ensure that network device program activities are conducted for the network control devices (e.g., firewalls, routers, switches), in accordance with (IAW) DOD Cyber Security policy and organization specific guidelines, including maintaining configuration of network control devices IAW Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and National Security Agency (NSA) security guidelines to protect the network control devices from unauthorized access.
• Support the In-Service Engineering Office (ISEO) in tracking, implementing, and assessing network(s) for changes and updates made to the network control devices, and boundary protection devices, to ensure integrity IAW the system/site Configuration Management Plan.
• Must be able to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) when needed (less than 20%)

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. 

Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a relevant technical discipline, required. An associate’s degree and an additional 3 years of experience can be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement. 
• 7 years of experience in cyber security, secure network and system design, analysis, procedure and test generation, test execution, and implementation of computer and network security mechanisms, required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification, required.
• Must be able to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) when needed (less than 20%)

Who You Are: 

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• You have professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Your organizational skills are impressive, allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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