Security Analyst

LOCATION

• Hybrid in Columbia, MD
• CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a High-Risk Public Trust

COMPANY OVERVIEW

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES

• Supporting continuous monitoring, security assessments, audits and penetration testing
• Creating various security policies and updating employees on the guidelines to follow
• Assisting with maintaining ATO documentation, SSPs, security artifacts and control evidence
• Supporting vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, remediation and security reporting
• Assisting with NIST 800-53 and 800-171 control reviews, risk assessments and compliance activities
• Creating incident reports as necessary
• Overseeing data access and data maintenance
• Upgrading data and security systems and enabling security software integration
• Assessing security breaches and identifying vulnerabilities

EDUCATION

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• · 2+ years of cybersecurity or related experience, including internships, academic experience, or relevant professional experience demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• · Proven knowledge of Risk Management Framework
• · Proven knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
• · Analytical and problem-solving skills
• · Ability to set and meet deadlines
• · Technical writing skills
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · Strong written/verbal communication skills, conduct briefings to senior management
• · Create presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings
• · Ability to create support documentation for all new applications
• · Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• · Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access. This role supports sensitive federal programs and involves elevated access to systems and data.
• · Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Security+

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