Data Security Analyst

Atlas Technologies•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Atlas Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Security Analyst with a strong Information Assurance background to join its team of Information Technology professionals in Charleston, SC. The role supports the U.S. Military and other Government entities and involves monitoring and responding to security events, investigating incidents, assessing vulnerabilities, and helping ensure system compliance with security standards. The analyst also supports cybersecurity analysis of fleet assets and CANES baseline configurations, including work related to the Annual Security Review.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret-level security clearance.
Effective communication skills and the 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 effectively 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 effectively.
Demonstrated 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 3 months.
Relevant experience in a technical field, including Systems Analysis, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, or technical support of C5ISR requirements.

Nice To Haves

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, determining their severity and impact.
Create and monitor Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
Use the Atlassian JIRA ticketing application 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.
Assist in identifying system vulnerabilities and ensuring system compliance with security standards.
Generate and maintain documentation and system processes related to IT security.
Review scan results for quality, including false positives, and provide actionable remediation steps.
Support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific with analysis of fleet assets to assess cybersecurity posture.
Analyze CANES baseline configurations for the Annual Security Review (ASR).
Assist other Data Analysts with STIG scanning and analysis of findings.