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Guidance Consulting

Information Systems Security Analyst

Guidance Consulting, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Analyst to support a program at Dahlgren, VA. This role is contingent on award.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Role will make an impact: Cybersecurity Expertise:

Cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management processes

Encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), General Routing Encapsulation (GRE), Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Message Digest 5 (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (3DES)

Data backup and recovery concepts and tools

Disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning

Host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Incident response and handling methodologies

Intrusion detection methodologies and techniques

Network traffic analysis methods

Network protocols (Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Open System Interconnection (OSI) model

System and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, cross-site scripting, SQL injection)

Security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models

National and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, policies, and ethics

Current and emerging threats and threat vectors

Enterprise incident response program, roles, and responsibilities

Penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques

Technical Proficiency:

Computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies

System performance and availability monitoring

System software and organizational design standards (e.g., International Organization of Standardization (ISO) guidelines)

System life cycle management principles, including software security and usability

System/server administration and systems engineering concepts and methods

Server and client operating systems

Network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, defense-indepth)

Network systems management principles and tools

Basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques

Cloud computing service and deployment models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)

Cloud security strategy and architecture

Data security standards Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Information (PCI), Protected Health Information (PHI))

Leadership and Management:

Information security program management and project management principles

Resource management principles and techniques

Risk management processes (assessment and mitigation)

Secure acquisitions (e.g., Contracting duties, secure procurement, supply chain risk management)

Information technology (IT) supply chain security and risk management

Applicable laws, statutes, Presidential Directives, and guidelines related to cybersecurity and privacy

Organizational risk tolerance and risk management approach

Critical IT procurement requirements

What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance

Four (4) years of experience in Cybersecurity.

Applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active United States Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

As a federal contractor, CSA will abide by the client’s infectious disease protocols.

CSA is a Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to hr@csaassociates.com. We’re an equal opportunity employer that empowers our people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristic.

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