Data Security Analyst

Atlas Technologies•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Atlas Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Security Analyst with an Information Assurance background to join its Information Technology team in Charleston, South Carolina. The analyst monitors, investigates, and responds to security events and incidents; assesses vulnerabilities and system compliance; and documents findings, processes, and remediation recommendations. The role also supports Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific by analyzing fleet assets and CANES baseline configurations, and assists other Data Analysts with STIG scanning and analysis. The position calls for a self-motivated, organized team player with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills who can prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. A CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required, or must be obtained within three months. A STEM bachelor's degree is preferred, though relevant experience may substitute. The posting specifies eight years of relevant technical-field experience. Atlas Tech describes its culture as emphasizing learning, teaching, passion, and flexibility, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret-level security clearance.
Effective communication and ability to share technical knowledge with developers and infrastructure teams.
Self-starter mentality and ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong team ethic and ability to collaborate with personnel at all levels and across departments.
Excellent problem-diagnosis and analytical skills.
Highly organized work habits and ability to prioritize responses to mitigate security threats.
Ability to synthesize and summarize complex data into concise recommendations and reports.
Ability to multitask and balance multiple goals and priorities.
Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.
CompTIA Security+ CE certification, or ability to obtain it within three months.
Eight years of experience in a relevant technical field, including Systems Analysis, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and technical support of C5ISR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics; relevant experience may be substituted.
Experience with Navy IT-21 networks using CANES.
Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) experience.
Configuration Management PRO (CMPRO) experience.
Security Center/Tenable Nessus experience.
Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events.
Investigate and assess potential security incidents, including determining severity and impact.
Create and monitor Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
Use Atlassian JIRA to create and monitor service tickets.
Perform root cause analysis of security incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation actions.
Document security incidents and findings clearly and concisely.
Help identify system vulnerabilities and ensure systems comply with security standards.
Generate and maintain IT security documentation and system processes.
Review scan results for quality, identify false positives, and provide actionable remediation steps.
Analyze fleet assets for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to assess cybersecurity posture.
Analyze CANES baseline configurations for Annual Security Review (ASR).
Assist other Data Analysts with STIG scanning and analysis of findings.