IT Security Technical Analyst-536164

Delaware Nation Industries • Arlington, VA

8h • $165,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The IT Security Technical Analyst is the team’s most technical member and applies advanced knowledge to evaluate IT products and services. The role tests and implements operational and technical security controls to ensure alignment with organizational standards, business rules, and mission needs. It supports infrastructure and operations projects through testing, design, change control, piloting, implementation, reporting, documentation, and operational support.

The analyst manages assets and system configurations in conventional, stand-alone, and cloud environments; installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software; and administers accounts, access, devices, and patches on Windows workstations and mobile devices. The role also develops PowerShell automation, secure baseline configurations, and system recovery and backup strategies.

The position evaluates vendor security plans and documentation, tests product releases, scans for vulnerabilities, reviews configurations, and implements corrective actions. In collaboration with information assurance personnel, the analyst supports system security plans and documentation, FISMA and/or FedRAMP assessment and authorization processes, continuous monitoring, and OIG policy requirements. Duties may change at any time and the description is not intended to be comprehensive.

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.
• Demonstrated experience with security information management (SIM) and/or security information and event management (SIEM), user behavior analysis (UBA), and anti-malware tools.
• Experience writing customer 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

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to evaluate IT products and services.
• Test and implement operational and technical security controls aligned with organizational standards, business rules, and mission needs.
• 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 contribute to standard operating procedures, project plans, and work breakdown structures for approved project implementations.
• Create operational support plans and provide operational support as needed.
• Manage assets and 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, patches, and updates on Windows workstations and mobile devices; administer access and account creation.
• 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.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and asset evaluations and implement corrective actions.
• Review system and application configuration settings using automated and manual methods.
• Collaborate with information assurance 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/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