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MANTECH · 5 days ago

Information Security Analyst

Belcamp, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

MANTECH seeks a motivated Information Security Analyst to join their team in Belcamp, MD. The role involves providing support for the Army's Network Modernization program, focusing on network security, vulnerability assessments, and compliance with information assurance standards.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing network environment and advanced level computing environment support

Paying special attention to intrusion detection, finding and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are well secured

Collecting data from a variety of Computer Network Defense (CND) tools (including data from approved information assurance (IA) tools to include intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs) to analyze events that occur within their environment

Applying analytical skills to this data and all compliance with relevant non-technical controls, such as physical security and configuration management, to perform an audit function for the Agent of the Certification Authority (ACA) or other government Information Assurance (IA) Manager for mitigation of risks and reporting to include report generation for certification and accreditation packages or Certification of Networthiness efforts

Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses

Actively monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity and potential security breaches

Identify weaknesses in systems and applications to proactively address security risks

Qualification

Information Assurance CertifiedNetwork Security PrinciplesSecurity Tools ExperienceVulnerability ScanningIncident ResponseAnalytical SkillsBasic Programming UnderstandingProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science and 5+ years of relevant experience

3+ years in the Department of Defense performing information management related duties

Must be Information Assurance (IA) Trained and Certified per the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Possess an understanding of network protocols and security principles

Demonstrated experience in security tools and technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM)

Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address security threats

Must be a US citizen and have a current/active Secret clearance

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc

Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations