Security Analyst

KBR, Inc. • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

KBR has an immediate need for an energetic and dynamic Security Analyst to join the Information Technology Services Team. This position will support the EROS Center to provide information security best practices to users and science organizations. This full-time opportunity will provide the applicant with relevant information security experience with progressive responsibilities. The work will include information assurance, system compliance, continuous data monitoring, and maintaining/enhancing the overall Center security posture for the various missions of the EROS (Earth Resources Observation and Science) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/), located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Three years of continuous U.S. residency required

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills
• Basic information security / information systems methodology knowledge
• Knowledgeable with security control standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Minimum of an AA in Computer Science; BS/BA preferred
• College graduate or equivalent; however at the hiring manager’s discretion, work experience may be substituted for education.
• Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts.
• Three years of continuous U.S. residency required

Nice To Haves

• Unix/Linux knowledge
• Scripting knowledge
• Experience and/or education in lieu of these qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Investigating virus and malware alerts to determine origin and frequency
• Researching information security solutions.
• Testing multi-factor and encryption technologies
• Reviewing security log files
• Attend department meetings to address security issues and solutions
• Confirming and/or researching system compliance
• Participate in information security related reviews
• Ensure proper processes are followed and documentation is properly maintained
• Perform analysis of problems (root cause analysis)
• Other information security related duties

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.
• KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees