Senior Security Engineering Analyst (Senior Cyber Security Analyst)
About The Position
MSTS is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineering Analyst, also referred to as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Security Engineering, to help safeguard company infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks. The role designs, implements, manages, and enhances security measures that protect sensitive data, networks, systems, and applications. It supports Information System Security Managers and Officers, applies NIST security standards, assesses information systems, helps mitigate vulnerabilities, and contributes to cybersecurity compliance and reporting. The primary work location is the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. The position requires a DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and satisfaction of the applicable background investigation and drug-testing requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience in a computer-related field, plus at least 5 years of related experience.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and SSL/TLS.
- Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies such as SAML, OAuth, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, EDR, and vulnerability management systems.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP from a security perspective.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with evolving cyber threats and security technologies.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 years of age are required.
- Must pass required pre-employment drug testing and background reviews and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required.
- Must complete a pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen; random drug testing applies under MSTS’s substance abuse policy.
Responsibilities
- Support the ISSM (Information System Security Manager) and ISSOs (Information System Security Officers) in carrying out their duties.
- Develop productive and respectful working relationships with cybersecurity staff, other divisions, and customers.
- Apply NIST security standards to harden information infrastructure; review cybersecurity threat information and help mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
- Conduct cybersecurity policy-compliance activities, including identifying unauthorized devices, performing site surveys for non-compliance, and ensuring network access requirements are met.
- Perform Security Test and Evaluations of information systems in support of a security plan.
- Review plans for classified and unclassified information systems.
- Complete certification and accreditation activities for classified and unclassified systems and networks, and assist with completing and mitigating security testing and evaluation results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, encryption, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
- Design networks and systems with a security focus, ensuring compliance with federal law, customer requirements, certification and accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.
- Review technology purchase requests and advise senior cybersecurity staff on risks associated with purchases.
- Assist the Threat Evaluation Team in mitigating vulnerabilities identified through current cybersecurity threat information.
- Assist with data calls, FISMA reporting, compliance scanning and reporting, continuous monitoring, and preparation of reports for auditors.
- Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Pension
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 96 hours of paid holidays
- Relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
