Information Security Analyst
DecisionPoint Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Portsmouth • Virginia • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Apply computer security (CS) and information security (INFOSEC) concepts, principles, and requirements to protect enterprise IT systems and data
- Conduct system and network vulnerability analyses to identify security weaknesses and recommend corrective actions
- Perform risk assessments and risk mitigation analyses to reduce threats and vulnerabilities to acceptable levels
- Support and execute Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities to validate system security controls and compliance
- Develop, maintain, and support contingency planning activities, including backup, recovery, and continuity of operations
- Configure, implement, and maintain firewall policies in accordance with security requirements and approved configurations
- Manage and assess network ports and protocols to ensure secure and authorized communications
- Perform day-to-day Vulnerability Remediation Asset Management (VRAM) activities to track, prioritize, and resolve identified vulnerabilities
- Enter and maintain system baseline configurations in VRAM by uploading and validating vulnerability scan results from representative baseline systems
- Utilize cybersecurity tools and applications, including ACAS, HBSS, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI), and Splunk, to monitor, analyze, and remediate security events
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline or a Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher)
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience performing Computer Security (CS) analysis
- Demonstrated experience supporting cyber metrics analysis and reporting
- Experience conducting incident response and mitigation activities
- Experience performing risk mitigation analysis and developing corrective action recommendations
- Experience developing and supporting contingency plans to ensure system resilience and continuity of operations
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Continuous professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
computer securityinformation securityvulnerability analysisrisk assessmentrisk mitigationsecurity test and evaluationcontingency planningfirewall configurationvulnerability remediationcyber metrics analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailorganizational skills
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in IT-related disciplineCompTIA Security+