Information Security Analyst, Journeyman

Journeyman Information Security Analyst Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)

An organization is seeking a Journeyman Information Security Analyst to support the Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance (DSLM) contract. The DSLM effort provides sustaining, maintaining, and logistics support for the operational capability to transfer data for highly reliable and secure telemetry, tracking, command, control, and communications. DSLM primarily supports the Satellite Control Network (SCN). This position is on-site at a contractor facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Ensure cybersecurity controls for state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products are applied IAW DoD cyber directives (including DoDI 8510.01 RMF, DoDI 8500.01, and NIST SP 800-37).

• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for application design.

• Address a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.

• Utilize encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis, and IT security research.

• Prepare security reports to regulatory agencies as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity artifacts for SCN mission systems.

• Develop and implement an Anti-virus/Malware identification process for equipment transfers to/from SCN sites.

• Coordinate with Software Maintenance Action (SWMA) IA patching team and program office IA architecture team on an IA/Cybersecurity Roadmap to identify non-compliant IA controls and propose corrective actions.

• Employ system security engineering to design, develop, and implement secure applications and configurations in coordination with the Government.

• Evaluate hardware, firmware, and software information security components for mission hardware acquisition.

• Perform cybersecurity controls verification assessments IAW DoDI 8510.01 and DoDI 8500.01 annually.

• Attend Cyber Technical Interchange Meetings during key project phases (Requirements, Design, etc.) to obtain Cyber community buy-in.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards related to information security, privacy, and incident response; monitor compliance.

• Provide technical engineering services for integrated security systems and solutions.

• Use tools and processes to monitor information systems for security-related events.

• Plan configuration changes for major security infrastructure platforms.

• Maintain a library of security audit tools and processes for testing, audits, incident response, and diagnosing security issues.

• Travel may be required.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:

• BS Degree and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 2 years of relevant Cybersecurity experience.

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

• Demonstrated traits: technical competence, strong decision-making and critical thinking, customer focus, self-motivation, desire to learn, effective interpersonal skills, pride in work, teamwork, and dedication.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

• DoD 8140 Cyber Defense Analyst or Vulnerability Analyst Basic Qualification or certification (e.g., CEH, Security+), or a technical BS from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution (as defined in DoD 8140).

• SCN and/or DoD experience is preferred.