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DSA · 1 week ago

Senior Information Security Analyst

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

DSA is hiring a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the DC Metro area. The role involves advising senior-level stakeholders on InfoSec initiatives, leading validation efforts, and managing the InfoSec program to enhance security measures.

AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advising senior-level stakeholders on InfoSec initiatives including compliance, awareness and training, and security operations

Leading Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) efforts on security authorization/ATO packages to ensure compliance with agency requirements

Leveraging the existing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, Telos Xacta (or an alternate like CSAM or RSA Archer), to track and reconcile findings from assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans

Coordinating government data calls (FISMA, FMFIA, BDR, etc.) and monthly reports

Assessing the effectiveness of the InfoSec and privacy training program and leading the collection, analyzing, and presentation of enterprise-level InfoSec performance metrics

Managing InfoSec Program POA&Ms, including advising on remediation efforts

Working closely with senior agency security officials, system owners, information system security officers (ISSOs) and other stakeholders to advise and implement security solutions

Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches

Participating in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues

Conducting relevant research, data analysis, and developing reports

Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures

Implementing processes and procedures to monitor risk across programs / projects

Preparing briefings to the executive team to debrief the results of studies, analyses, and plans

Assisting the client leadership in reviewing monthly project progress, documenting issues, and monitoring resolution

Qualification

NIST 800-53 Rev 4NIST 800-37 RMFGovernanceRiskCompliance toolAdvanced cybersecurity certificationData analysis skillsPrioritize tasksCommunication skillsAttention to detailLeadership experience

Required

Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field and 8 years of relevant IA experience. May substitute security certification (e.g. CISSP) for 2 years of experience

3+ years in a leadership role

Strong data analysis skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Possess in-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 4 security controls

Possess in-depth knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework

Experience with a Governance, Risk and Compliance tool (e.g., Xacta, RSA Archer, CSAM or eMASS)

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines