1640 - Information Security Analyst

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the Army's Network Modernization & Mission Network Technical Service Support program (NetMod).

Responsibilities

• Provide network environment and advanced level computing environment support
• Pay special attention to intrusion detection, finding and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are well secured
• Collect data from a variety of Computer Network Defense (CND) tools (including data from approved information assurance (IA) tools to include intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs) to analyze events that occur within their environment
• Apply analytical skills to this data and all compliance with relevant non-technical controls, such as physical security and configuration management, to perform an audit function for the Agent of the Certification Authority (ACA) or other government Information Assurance (IA) Manager for mitigation of risks and reporting
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses. Actively monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and potential security breaches. Identify weaknesses in systems and applications to proactively address security risks
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and eMASS
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Security or related field of study
• Education may be waived on a case by case basis depending on certification and relevant work/military experience

Skills

• Ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Highly Competitive Salary