Security Operations Analyst

IT Security Operations Analyst Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) – Information Technology Services Contract About the Project Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) provides employment and training opportunities toincarceratedindividuals through manufacturing, services, and technology programs that support federal agencies nationwide. The Management Information Systems Branch (MISB) supports UNICOR's enterprise technology environment, including user support, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and business systems. Position Summary KeenLogicis seeking an IT Security Operations Analyst to support Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), a government corporation within the U.S. Department of Justice. The IT Security Operations Analystis responsible forsupporting the security, compliance, and operational integrity of enterprise information systems bymonitoringvulnerabilities, implementing security controls, supporting patch management activities, andassistingwith cybersecurity initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with experienceidentifyingand remediating vulnerabilities, supporting endpoint security,maintainingcompliance with security standards, and collaborating with infrastructure, network, and support teams to protect enterprise systems. This positionoperatesunder a hybrid work model and may require occasional onsite support and travel to UNICOR or Bureau of Prisons facilities as needed. This opportunity supports a federal contract with a one-year base period and fouroptionyears, offering up to five years of continued work.KeenLogicoffers Fortune 500-level benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), and life insurance. Work Location Primarily Remote/Hybrid Potential support locations include: Washington, DC (UNICOR Central Office) Butner, NC Allenwood, PA Victorville, CA Schedule Monday through Friday Full-time (40 hours per week) 8-hour shifts Start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Endtimesbetween 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM Requirements 4+years ofpatching and vulnerability management CompTIASecurity+certification Can be used to substitute for1years of network experience Required Technical Experience Vulnerability Management and Remediation Patch Management Security Operations Support Endpoint Security Technologies Microsoft Windows 11 Microsoft Server Environments Active Directory Microsoft 365 Security Compliance and Audit Support Security Incident Response Support Risk Assessment and Mitigation Security Monitoring and Reporting System Hardening and Security Best Practices Infrastructure Security Support Documentation and Technical Reporting Microsoft-based Enterprise Environments Key Job Duties Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities across enterprise servers, workstations, and infrastructure systems. Support patch management processes, including testing, deployment, validation, and reporting of security updates and operating system patches. Monitor security alerts, system logs, and security tools toidentify, investigate, and respond to potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Assistwith implementation and maintenance of security controls designed to protect enterprise systems, networks, and data. Support security compliance initiatives by ensuring systemsremainaligned with organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Conduct risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address identified security weaknesses. Assistwith security incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, containment, and recovery efforts. Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, and service desk personnel to resolve security-related issues and improve overall system security. Support endpoint security technologies andassistwith the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security tools. Develop andmaintainsecurity documentation, procedures, reports, and technical guidance materials. Perform security reviews of systems and configurations to ensure adherence toestablishedsecurity baselines and best practices. Track and report vulnerability remediation efforts, patch compliance metrics, and security operational activities. Participate in technology modernization efforts and provide recommendations to improve cybersecurity posture and operational resilience. Provide technical guidance and security awareness support to users and stakeholders as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keen Logic