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1640 - Information Security Analyst

Summary

Protect military networks by monitoring for threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security standards like STIG and eMASS.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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.

Education Requirements:

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

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • A clearance will not be sponsored.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • 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 to include 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.

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

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

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Were you referred by anyone to this position?, If Yes, who were you referred by and what is your relationship to them?, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Have you been previously employed by Sigma Defense, Solute, EWA, JUNO or Sub U?, What are your salary requirements?, Will you need to relocate for this position?, Cover letter

  • Are you a citizen of the United States? (Non-Citizens will not be eligible to move forward in the hiring process. Failure to provide accurate information regarding your citizenship will result in an immediate disqualification.) yes / no
  • Will you require an employment visa or visa sponsorship to work in the United States, either now or in the future? yes / no
  • Do you possess an active Secret security clearance? (Please note: Falsifying this information is a federal offense. Failure to provide accurate information regarding your clearance status will result in an immediate disqualification.) yes / no
  • If you possess an active Secret security clearance or higher, please list the approximate or exact activation and expiration date of the clearance. (This information is validated for successful candidates during the hiring process.)
  • Are you a transitioning service member interested in SkillBridge opportunities? If so, please list your anticipated retirement date.

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