Penn State University · 5 hours ago
Cyber Information Assurance Analyst
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expPenn State University is seeking a Cyber Information Assurance Analyst to join the Risk Management Department in Reston, VA. This role involves evaluating system and network environments to implement effective cybersecurity programs and managing compliance assessments to mitigate risks to information systems.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for system, network, and application design, implementation, and operation of departmental systems
Conduct vulnerability assessments of departmental systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies
Meet with stakeholders regularly to assess needs and requirements at a departmental level
Conduct vulnerability assessments of departmental systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies
Monitor the corrective actions of departmental system audits; draft documentation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for review
Obtain certification and accreditation for departmental systems through the creation of process documentation support; may assist with unit or University wide process documentation
Participate in the establishment of program control processes to ensure risk mitigation
Perform periodic audits of departmental systems under general supervision
Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Participate in the preparation of requirements and procedures for forensic preservation
Research and stay current on industry best practices
Lead risk assessments and provide recommendations for system, network, and application design, implementation, and operation of unit-wide systems
Lead vulnerability assessments of unit-wide systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies; conduct assessments of non-standard systems
Monitor the corrective actions of unit-wide system audits; develop and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)
Meet with stakeholders regularly to assess needs and requirements at a unit-wide level
Obtain certification and accreditation through the creation of process documentation; develop unit or University-wide process documentation
Establish program control processes to ensure risk mitigation
Perform periodic audits of systems
Implement required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Develop requirements and procedures for forensic preservation
Assist in the development of policy, process, and standards of Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) program and participate in CIRT activities as needed
Assist in the development and delivery of information security training material
May interface with external entities including law enforcement and intelligence/government agencies
May provide guidance to lower level Analysts
Qualification
Required
Windows and Linux OS
CI/CD pipeline
Review of hardware and software vulnerabilities
DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Understand and enforce policies and procedures within classified space
Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
Ability to multitask multiple programs
Security+, CAP, GSEC or equivalent
Active security clearance, at the Top-Secret level and possession of or eligible for SCI level
Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education
Preferred
Development and maintenance of Security Assessment Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and POAMs
Containerized environments
Gitlab and Ansible
JIRA and Confluence
Vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS, OpenSCAP, Trivy, Grype, etc.)
Bachelors' degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field
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
Penn State University
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series
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