Technical Security Analyst: Risk Mitigation & Analysis

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Security Analyst - Technical Security - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland) Security and Counterintelligence is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS information, people and facilities worldwide. In support of this mission, Technical Security Analysts provide security analysis, risk recommendations, and mitigations to decision makers and customers. They develop and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of countermeasures for mitigating security risks. Technical Security Analysts prepare and maintain assessments and security databases detailing the findings, recommendations, status, and results of assessment actions. Technical Security Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Applying principles, methods, and tools for assessing and mitigating threats/vulnerabilities
• Understanding commercial information technology marketplace, products, and services
• Assessing applicability of available tools to various situations
• Understanding the principal methods and techniques of gathering intelligence information
• Evaluating the scope and availability of intelligence analysis tools available at NSA
• Preparing and maintaining files, risk assessments, and technical security databases detailing the findings, recommendations, status, and results of assessment actions.
• Developing and monitoring implementation and effectiveness of countermeasures for mitigating security risks.
• Briefing customers and managers concerning technical security policy and procedures and specific cases.
• Applying technical security policy and regulations
• Using resources effectively and efficiently to arrange information in a useful manner
• Obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information
• Disseminating information to appropriate internal and external parties
• Creating a product based on analysis of security and/or counterintelligence data
• Providing timely and accurate responses to requests for assistance, information, products or services
• Authoring routine and/or detailed documents such as assessments, reports, and memorandums
• Completing coursework and certifications through the US Air Force TEMPEST School and/or the Interagency Training Center. The agency is currently hiring Security Analysts to specialize in:

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