Systems Security Analyst
$99,000–$225,000 year
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States or Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Systems Security Analyst responsible for monitoring system activity for security breaches and anomalies, analyzing logs and alerts to identify threats, conducting regular security assessments and audits of systems and applications, evaluating risk, and implementing risk-mitigation measures. Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to inform cyber security decisions, supports DoD and government security guidelines (NIST 800-53), and leverages tools like eMASS/Xacta, STIGs, and vulnerability scanners. Requires 5+ years of ISSO/ISSA experience, a Bachelor's degree, and TS/SCI clearance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications; opportunities to advance IT security certifications are highlighted.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience as an ISSO or Information System Security Analyst (ISSA)
- 5+ years of experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements
- Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
- Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53
- Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager
- Ability to perform risk analysis
- TS/SCI clearance
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, CySA+, or SSCP Certification
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