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Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Security Engineering

North Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Security Engineering plays a critical role in safeguarding the company's infrastructure from cyber threats by designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect sensitive data and systems.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) with the execution of their assigned duties

Contribute to an overall productive and respectful work environment by providing excellent customer service and working in a positive, collegial manner always

Maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with Cyber Security staff, other divisions, and other customers

Review Cyber Security threat information and assists with mitigating identified vulnerabilities

Conduct Cyber Security policy compliance tasks including discovering unauthorized devices, conducting site surveys for non-compliance, and ensuring network access requirements are met

Perform Security Test and Evaluations of information systems in support of a security plan

Review information system plans for classified and unclassified systems

Complete certification and accreditation of information systems on classified and unclassified systems and networks, assists with the completion and mitigation of security testing and evaluations results

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, encryption, and multi-factor authentication solutions

Design networks and systems with a security focus, ensuring systems are developed in accordance with federal law, customer requirements, certification and accreditation requirements, and industry best practices

Review purchase requests for technology items and provide input to senior level Cyber Security staff regarding the risk associated with purchases

Review current Cyber Security threat information and assist the Threat Evaluation Team with mitigating vulnerabilities identified

Assist with data calls, Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) reporting, compliance scanning and reporting, continuous monitoring and compiling reports for auditors

Perform other duties assigned by Management

Qualification

Network security principlesNIST security standardsSecurity tools experienceCloud security knowledgeCISSP certificationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in a computer-related field and at least 5 years of related experience

Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS)

Strong understanding of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security standards. Ability to apply NIST-defined measures to harden information infrastructure

Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as SAML, OAUTH, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, EDR, and vulnerability management systems

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) from a security perspective

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Strong commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with evolving cyber threats and security technologies

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age

Preferred

Certified System Security Professional (CISSP)

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

GIAC Information Security Professional Certification (GISP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

CompTIA Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Both a pension and a 401k

Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays

Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

And more

Company

Nevada National Security Sites

The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.

North Las Vegas, Nevada, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nnss.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Melissa Biernacinski

Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships

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