IT Security Technical Analyst-536164

Delaware Nation Industries • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

As the most technical member of the team, the IT Security Technical Analyst applies advanced knowledge to evaluate IT products and services and tests and implements operational and technical security controls. The role ensures compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and mission needs. It supports infrastructure and operations projects from testing and design through change control, piloting, and implementation, while coordinating with the datacenter operations manager and team.

The analyst manages assets and system configurations across conventional, stand-alone, and cloud environments; administers accounts, devices, and updates; and develops secure baselines, automation, backup, and recovery strategies. The position also conducts vulnerability scanning and configuration reviews, evaluates vendor security plans, and supports information assurance documentation, FISMA and/or FedRAMP authorization and assessment processes, continuous monitoring, and OIG policy requirements.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in system administration and recommending and implementing security controls.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Ability to evaluate and configure vendor products for optimal functionality and security.
• Strong background in traditional and non-traditional IT infrastructure technologies and secure implementations in a Microsoft environment.
• Experience with host-based and network-based security tools, analyzing alerts, and initiating incident response processes.
• Experience with cloud environments, including Infrastructure as a Service and Software as a Service.
• Experience recommending and implementing security controls for non-traditional IT systems and devices to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Demonstrated experience working with security information management (SIM) and/or security information and event management (SIEM), user behavior analysis (UBA), and anti-malware tools.
• Experience writing custom PowerShell scripts.
• Understanding of threats related to mobile users and mobile devices.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Desired certifications: CompTIA Security+, Linux, or Microsoft IT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate IT products and services and test and implement operational and technical security controls.
• Monitor infrastructure and operations tasks and projects, coordinating with the datacenter operations manager and team on testing, design, change control, piloting, and implementation.
• Compile reports and provide input for standard operating procedures, project plans, work breakdown structures, implementation plans, and operational support plans.
• Provide asset management for devices in conventional, stand-alone, and cloud environments.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software configurations to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Manage accounts, devices, and patches or updates on Windows workstations and mobile devices; administer access control and accounts.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and securely provision systems.
• Develop and document secure baseline configuration settings across technologies.
• Develop and implement system recovery and backup strategies.
• Work with vendors to evaluate security plans and documentation and recommend security controls and mitigations.
• Test product releases to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and asset evaluation, and implement corrective actions.
• Review system and application configuration settings using automated and manual methods.
• Work with information assurance support personnel on system security plans and documentation, FISMA and/or FedRAMP A&A processes, continuous monitoring, and OIG policy requirements.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of employee benefit premiums, including medical (PPO or HDHP option), vision, and dental.
• Matching 401K.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Professional development and education reimbursement.
• Parking and transit benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed