1640 - Information Security Analyst

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support the Army for the Network Modernization & Mission Network Technical Service Support program (NetMod). NetMod provides product technical support services for systems and equipment being produced, fielded, modified, or supported by PdM Network Modernization and PdM Mission Network of the Project Manager Tactical Network of the Program Executive Office for Command Control and Communications‑Tactical (PEO C3T). This support may also include future systems and equipment acquired for the Army to maintain its technological advantage.

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 approved information assurance (IA) tools such as intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs, to analyze events within the 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 IA Manager for risk mitigation and reporting, including report generation for certification and accreditation packages or Certification of Net worthiness efforts.
• 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 a related field of study (formal education may be waived on a case‑by‑case basis depending on certification and relevant work/military experience).
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher (clearance will not be sponsored).

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
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000 - $101,000 annually.