IT Security Analyst

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Cheswick, PA

2d•$59,700 - $86,300•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for supporting the operational security posture for Curtiss-Wright (CW) Information Systems (IS). The IT Security Analyst assists the IT Security Manager in meeting duties and responsibilities related to compliance with internal and external Information Assurance (IA) requirements and standards such as: NIST 800-171, NISPOM, RMF, NIST 800-53 and CMMC. This position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field and at least 2 years of experience OR 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and efforts
Ability to analyze risks, review risk mitigations, and determine residual risk
Ability to work within a team environment and convey knowledge and skill to other members of the team in support of information security efforts
Ability to maintain information security certifications commensurate with applicable requirements (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SANS GIAC or ISC^2 CISSP)
Knowledge of the NIST 800-171 and/or NIST 800-53 security control implementation guidance

Nice To Haves

Experience with maintaining and operating information system security and vulnerability scanning software (e.g. Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator and Endpoint Security, Trellix Enterprise Security Manager, Tenable.sc, Trellix Data Loss Prevention, etc.) is preferred
Experience with DOD Risk Management Framework and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain situational awareness of current security posture of CW IS and apply guidance where needed
Provide incident response readiness and support across several IS platforms of various mission impact
Assist the IT Security team with managing governance, risk and compliance by monitoring system activity and access controls, reviewing and updating policies, performing and updating risk assessments, and driving resolution of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items
Perform continuous monitoring and vulnerability management activities such as IS event analysis and vulnerability identification, reporting, and resolution
Evaluate IS change requests and provide professional guidance to the Configuration Control Board
Participate in the architecture of new IS implementation solutions that meet the needs of the business
Assist the IT Security team with supporting third-party auditors from various federal and non-federal organizations
Perform secure data transfer agent activities when required