The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University ยท 5 hours ago
Cyber Information Assurance Analyst
University Park, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an experienced Cyber Information Assurance Analyst to join their Cybersecurity Division. This role focuses on overseeing the unclassified information security program and implementing compliance requirements, while also providing cybersecurity recommendations and leading risk assessments.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, submit, and maintain information system security plans, certification and authorization packages, and plans of action and milestones in support of compliance requirements
Oversee development and implementation of risk assessments against information systems in all phases of their lifecycles
Provide cybersecurity recommendations for system, network, and application design
Monitor and assist in the assessment and review of current and new systems and networks to ensure compliance with current cybersecurity policies, concepts, and measures
Develop training material related to compliance and audit requirements to assist employees in individual compliance/audits as applicable
Assist in technical requirements such as; vulnerability scanning, review of security/event logs, network analysis, and incident response on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top-Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Assessment and Authorization experience of systems and networks using CMMC and RMF
NIST/ISO standards (eg. NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171), Department of Defense directives, DISA STIG, and regulatory requirements
Strong technical background, with significant experience using multiple operating systems to include Windows and Linux
Policy, procedure, plan of action and milestone, risk assessment and security plan development with experience of continuous monitoring for compliance with said documentation
System functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
The ability to certify and maintain information security related certifications (eg. Security+, CISSP, and any other required certifications)
Excellent communications, analytical and problem-solving skills
Efficient organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or Computer Science
Management or leadership experience in IT and information security space
Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus, Retina, GFI Languard, or similar tool
Experience with networking fundamentals including various concepts, tools, and administrative functions
Working knowledge of container image security and experience overseeing security for containerized environments (docker, podman, etc)
SEIM management or use for analysis, such as Splunk, ELK, or AlienVault
VMWare and management of Virtual Machines
Training material development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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