NISSC Information Systems Security Analyst III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Colorado Springs, CO

21h

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Information Systems Security Analyst III, with 7 - 10 years experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission. These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Requirements

Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training
Top Secret/ SCI
CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification.
7-10 Years
Expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance principles, with demonstrated ability to implement, monitor, and assess security compliance through vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and incident response.
Proficient in coordinating risk management certifications, incident response strategies, security documentation, artifact tracking, and compliance reporting.
Skilled in user access provisioning, secure material handling and storage, audit facilitation, and regular production/submission of security plans and reports.
Experience leveraging cybersecurity and security management tools such as eMASS, XACTA, CORE, ACAS, SCAP tools, Nessus, Checkmarx, and ZAP DAST.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain information security practices, including execution of risk assessments, vulnerability and incident response, compliance tracking, system documentation, and regular production/submission of security event reports, plans, and artifacts.
Support secure handling and storage of classified/unclassified materials and user access provisioning, monitor POA&M tracking, and coordinate compliance audits and readiness activities.
Lead or support training and process improvement efforts, ensuring protection of sensitive data, improvement of security practices, and overall compliance with DoD policy and contract requirements.