Information Security Analyst
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Administer IT security tools, automation, and compliance standards while performing threat and incident detection, handling, and response. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and awareness programs alongside business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Conduct risk management analysis to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks across Agency systems. Monitor infrastructure for security threats, manage security platforms, and regulate data file access to safeguard information. Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate security services, create status reports for leadership, and lead technical team efforts in investigations and assessments. Maintain system security plans and best practices while ensuring alignment with NIST, FISMA, and IRS compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
- TAX Clearance Letter
- Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, information assurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- 6 years of information technology experience, 2 years of which in information security or information assurance
- Hands on working experience with at least two or more of these security technologies (e.g., Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Email Security, EDR, MFA, SIEM, IPS, Firewalls)
- Possess one or more current industry certifications relevant to the job e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM, C-RISC, CISA, SANS certifications, or equivalent experience
- Specific experience working with security tools and technologies, i.e., VPNs, Firewalls, MFA, Tenable, Splunk, Wireshark, etc.
- Knowledge & experience with cloud technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), to include WatchGuard, Guard Duty, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure
- Technical knowledge in endpoint security, VPN, Firewall, network monitoring, intrusion detection, web server security, and wireless security
- Practical experience in systems administration, vulnerability management, endpoint management, and email security operations and management
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to identify possible threats
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with IRS Publication 1075, NIST SP 800-53 Privacy Controls, NIST SP 800-63 Digital Identity Guidelines, NIST SP 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization, NIST SP 800-18 System Security Plans (SSP), NIST SP 800-52, FIPS-140, NIST SP 800-61, NIST SP 800-83, other NIST SP Guidelines, etc., knowledge of NIST Frameworks, FISMA, CIS Controls, and the Criminal Justice Information Services Policy
- Progressive experience in information technology, incident response & incident reporting, technical support, cybersecurity, cryptography, and knowledge of data encryption techniques
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects in a highly dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills and demonstrated across broad group of technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience in Policies and procedures development, revision and management
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