Information Security Analyst Advisor

General Dynamics • Annapolis Junction, MD

127d • $114,750 - $155,250

About The Position

The Information Security Analyst Advisor provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. This role involves proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. The analyst maintains the operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure compliance with established security policies, standards, and procedures. Responsibilities include managing security aspects of the information system, performing day-to-day security operations, evaluating security solutions, conducting vulnerability/risk assessments, and preparing necessary documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Assessment Reports. The analyst also supports security authorization activities in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF) and assists senior Information System Security Officers (ISSO) in implementing security policies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher required.
• Experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system.
• Perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NIST RMF.
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS).
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree