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DSA · 11 hours ago

Intermediate Information Security Analyst

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

DSA is hiring an Intermediate Information Security Analyst to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the DC Metro area. The role involves advising on information security initiatives, leading validation efforts, and managing compliance programs.

AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advising 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 to 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

Providing administrative support to Xacta (or equivalent GRC tool) users and authoring operational procedures

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

Identifying opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches

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

Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures

Conducting relevant research, data analysis, and developing reports

Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures for program-level management and promoting consistency in program management best practices

Implementing processes and procedures to monitor risk across programs / projects

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

Qualification

NIST 800-53 Rev 4NIST 800-37 RMFGovernanceRiskCompliance toolData analysisCybersecurity certificationPrioritize tasksCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and 5 years of relevant IA experience. May substitute security certification (e.g. CISSP) for 2 years of experience

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

Possible travel to DC Client site/DSA office for badging/equipment