Information Systems Security Specialist (ISSE)

Sonalysts, Inc.•Waterford, CT

7d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist (ISSE) for our Waterford, CT office. This role involves providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company. We are an innovative employee-owned company.

Requirements

Associates degree (or Higher) in an Information Technology-related field; or three years of relevant information systems security experience.
Experience maintaining information system technology (i.e., Windows, Linux, etc.)
Must have, or be able to obtain, Security+ or equivalent certifications
Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance
Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Hold a current DOD Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) Level I (or higher) IAT certification(s) (g., GSEC, Network+, Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CISA, GCIH, CGED, CISSP, CASP)
Working knowledge of Linux
Experience with administration and maintenance of DoD Classified Information Systems.
Experience with DISA STIGs
Experience with ACAS/Tenable Nessus
Experience with Cisco network devices
Experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, VMWare, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the planning, organization, maintenance and compliance of classified systems in accordance with NISPOM, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DCSA Assessment & Authorization Guide.
Provide day-to-day technical support to classified IS including adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices. Troubleshoot systems as necessary.
Mitigate vulnerabilities on information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures while reporting any discrepancies to the ISSM, ISSO and/or FSO.
Manage/schedule IS patching, updating, and scanning based on vulnerabilities and threats or regulatory compliance; maintain the day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring for all systems.
Manage user access and support user technical requirements.
Assist with information systems incident response.

Benefits

Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
Health and Dental Insurance
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Health Care Reimbursement Plan
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
Relocation Assistance