Information Security Analyst

Location: Honolulu, HI

Security Clearance: Secret (must have TS/SCI eligibility, active TS/SCI preferred)

Job Type: Full-Time



Target Salary Range*: $90,000-$110,000


*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:


Amatriot is hiring for an Information Security Analyst to support our US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) team, which is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs Cybersecurity activities (formally known as IA - Information Assurance) for a large Program; coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures.
• Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), ACAS vulnerability scanner, and DISA SCAP to mitigate those findings for Linux, Windows, and associated network operating systems.
• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.
• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats.
• Carries out DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoW 8510 to ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing.
• Maintain the Security Authorization status, including system documentation of multiple DoW classified networks and interconnected systems.
• Coordinates with OUSDI, USAF, DISA, USN, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI.
• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Perform Security Impact Analysis based on organizational requirements.
• Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications and operating systems.
• Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls
• Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices.
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and integrity scans to determine compliance.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience.
• BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• IAM Level II Certification (CISSP, CASP, CISM, GSLC, or CCIS)
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance with eligibility obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Requires familiarity with network concepts, user authentication, and digital signatures
• Requires understanding of DOW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)
• Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53, and other applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to lead and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.
• The above-listed job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.