General Dynamics Information Technology · 13 hours ago
Information System Security Analyst (ISSA)
USA VA Falls Church
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$97K/yr - $131K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that supports cyber missions across the federal government. They are seeking an Information System Security Analyst to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support code for their government customer, the United States Postal Service, while ensuring the security of computer networks and systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Analyze design, develop, implement, and support code for government customer, the United States Postal Service
Protect organization's computer networks and systems from threats by implementing security measures, monitoring breaches, investigating incidents, and developing security policies and disaster recovery plans to safeguard data and infrastructure from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction
Act as the first line of defense, using tools like firewalls and encryption to secure data, train users on best practices, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through continuous research
Qualification
Required
3+ years Demonstrated proficiency in implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and documenting compliance measures based on NIST RMF and ISO standards to meet organizational and regulatory requirements
Ability to manage responsibility for security assessments of a variety of applications or domains, to include cloud computing, and to manage several project/initiatives of large size, complexity, and risk
Demonstrated proficiency in successfully evaluating and supporting documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to assure that new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet the organization's information assurance (IA) and security requirements
Demonstrated proficiency in ensuring appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives
Demonstrated ability to support development of actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines to ensure enterprise IT architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business
Experience with network and vulnerability scanning tools and technologies to interrogate systems for configuration and status
In-depth understanding of security architecture principles and best practices to design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructures in alignment with A&A policies
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools for managing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
Ability to serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the USPS A&A process, including providing guidance to stakeholders, business units, and new A&A resources as necessary
Strong organizational skills and ability to build and maintain schedules and step-by-step action plans
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, business units, stakeholders, and IT professionals, and brief executives
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required
If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
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Vice President and General Manager
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