Cook Systems
Cook Systems, a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. We are committed to integrity, investment, and innovation, supporting work-life balance and personal growth through cutting-edge IT consulting partnerships and our FastTrack talent program.
This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal, agency, and organizational security requirements. The analyst will support audit readiness, maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), and lead targeted security awareness initiatives.
Responsibilities
Security Operations & Monitoring: Conduct continuous monitoring of enterprise systems using CrowdStrike (EDR), Splunk (SIEM), and Tenable (Vulnerability Management); detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats and incidents impacting CUI and overall system security; maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports to ensure proactive detection and escalation of risks. Vulnerability & Risk Management: Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments with Tenable, track remediation efforts, and validate closure of findings; support patch management and configuration management processes to reduce the attack surface; deliver metrics and risk posture updates to leadership. Compliance & Documentation: Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) to document the implementation of security controls; support external and internal audits (IRS, CMS, SSA, NIST, FISMA) by providing required evidence, documentation, and remediation tracking; assist in compliance with evolving frameworks; triage, analyze, and document security incidents; coordinate with IT and business stakeholders on containment, eradication, and recovery efforts; deliver incident reports, root cause analysis, and lessons learned documentation. Security Awareness & Training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs emphasizing CUI handling, phishing defense, and insider threat mitigation; conduct specialized training for privileged users and administrators; track participation and report effectiveness of awareness initiatives. Reporting & Communication: Provide leadership with actionable insights through Splunk dashboards, Tenable vulnerability reports, and CrowdStrike incident summaries; deliver executive-level updates highlighting risks, compliance status, and incident trends; track remediation activities and ensure timely closure of findings. Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in information security, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent experience; preference for candidates with relevant State of Georgia experience. Hands-on experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc. Strong understanding of CUI protection requirements and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, IRS Pub 1075, CMS, SSA). Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Why Cook Systems
At Cook Systems, we dont just offer jobswe build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and were committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. Heres what you can look forward to: Your Health, Your Way:
Choose from two comprehensive medical plans with dental and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Peace of Mind:
Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Flexibility for Lifes Needs:
Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia. Health Gap Insurance:
Coverage through Sunlife. Future:
401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, eligible after six months. Join a team where your ideas matter and your career can thrive. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Lets build the future together at Cook Systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Security Operations & Monitoring: Conduct continuous monitoring of enterprise systems using CrowdStrike (EDR), Splunk (SIEM), and Tenable (Vulnerability Management); detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats and incidents impacting CUI and overall system security; maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports to ensure proactive detection and escalation of risks. Vulnerability & Risk Management: Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments with Tenable, track remediation efforts, and validate closure of findings; support patch management and configuration management processes to reduce the attack surface; deliver metrics and risk posture updates to leadership. Compliance & Documentation: Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) to document the implementation of security controls; support external and internal audits (IRS, CMS, SSA, NIST, FISMA) by providing required evidence, documentation, and remediation tracking; assist in compliance with evolving frameworks; triage, analyze, and document security incidents; coordinate with IT and business stakeholders on containment, eradication, and recovery efforts; deliver incident reports, root cause analysis, and lessons learned documentation. Security Awareness & Training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs emphasizing CUI handling, phishing defense, and insider threat mitigation; conduct specialized training for privileged users and administrators; track participation and report effectiveness of awareness initiatives. Reporting & Communication: Provide leadership with actionable insights through Splunk dashboards, Tenable vulnerability reports, and CrowdStrike incident summaries; deliver executive-level updates highlighting risks, compliance status, and incident trends; track remediation activities and ensure timely closure of findings. Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in information security, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent experience; preference for candidates with relevant State of Georgia experience. Hands-on experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc. Strong understanding of CUI protection requirements and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, IRS Pub 1075, CMS, SSA). Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Why Cook Systems
At Cook Systems, we dont just offer jobswe build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and were committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. Heres what you can look forward to: Your Health, Your Way:
Choose from two comprehensive medical plans with dental and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Peace of Mind:
Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Flexibility for Lifes Needs:
Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia. Health Gap Insurance:
Coverage through Sunlife. Future:
401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, eligible after six months. Join a team where your ideas matter and your career can thrive. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Lets build the future together at Cook Systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr