Information Assurance Analyst

ECS Tech Inc•Washington, DC

2d•$72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

ECS is seeking an Information Assurance Analyst to work in Washington, DC in a hybrid arrangement or remotely. The role supports technology analysis and examinations by monitoring technology issues, researching security and financial systems topics, reviewing governance and audit materials, and preparing reports and briefings. The analyst will also help coordinate projects, facilitate discussions among government and financial technology officials, ensure the quality of deliverables, and contribute to team learning through knowledge transfer, training, and mentoring. Multiple shifts are available: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 5 p.m.–2 a.m., and 10:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m., each with a one-hour break. The salary range is $72,000–$80,000. ECS provides benefits; details are available at the company benefits page.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Engineering, Business/Economics, Information Security/IA, or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in a technology-related field.
Familiarity with enterprise IT and network infrastructure concepts, including data center configuration and operation, network connectivity providers, network equipment, server hardware and operating systems, virtualization, and disaster recovery/failover systems.
Demonstrably strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Interest in pursuing further experience in IT, networking, and cybersecurity.
Responsive, customer-centric demeanor.
Strong team-supportive work ethic.

Responsibilities

Receive, log, analyze, and report on technology issues, including system disruptions, compliance issues, and intrusions.
Assist with authoring ad hoc and recurring reports, trend analyses, and topical briefings.
Assist with planning, tracking, and reporting on technology analysis projects.
Facilitate conversations between senior government officials, senior financial technology officials, and other points of contact in an emergent environment.
Provide technical research and analysis to technology examiners in preparation for and during technology controls examinations.
Research and analyze security- and financial-systems-related topics to establish context for technology events.
Review governance documents, audits, and penetration testing to provide analysis and findings on IT and security programs.
Review filings, documentation, and audits related to IT and cybersecurity issues.
Assist management in ensuring high-quality deliverables through quality-control tasks.
Contribute to learning and development through knowledge transfer, training, and mentoring.
Provide context and preliminary analysis briefings on regulatory filings and technology events on an ad hoc and recurring basis.