Information Assurance Analyst II (JSF)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• As IInformation Assurance Analyst II, you will support cybersecurity operations and compliance activities to help maintain secure, compliant, and properly authorized information systems.
• The Information Assurance Analyst II collaborates with senior team members to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and properly configured according to federal regulations.
• Perform STIG compliance reviews, support internal security control assessments, assist with A&A/RMF activities, and support remediation actions to help maintain secure and compliant systems.
• DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and security principles to support the protection of classified IT systems and maintain compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist in continuous monitoring activities to assess security control effectiveness, track vulnerability and compliance status, and support reporting in accordance with NIST and DoD requirements.
• Participate in incident response activities, including identifying, reporting, and helping to resolve security incidents.
• Perform risk analysis for system changes, contribute to the Risk Management Framework process and recommend security solutions to address any identify gaps.
• Ensure all system documentation is up to date.
• Manage and maintain POA&Ms by tracking remediation efforts, validating closure evidence, communicating risk, and supporting timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
• Manage changes to security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware to maintain system security.
• May require occasional travel for audits or inspections.

Requirements

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• (This is a federal contract position and requires candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust.
• Adjudication of the required Security Clearance or Public Trust is determined solely by the government.
• If the government determines that the candidate cannot obtain and/or maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust, Epsilon will be unable to place the candidate in this position.) Must hold a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (Security +, CC, CCND, SSCP) Familiarity with federal and DoD cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-137, RMF, and applicable security control and compliance requirements.
• Understanding network security principles, firewall configuration, IDS/IPS, and encryption methods.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assist in the identification and mitigation of security risks.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and support senior analysts.

Pay

• The salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000/Yr.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.

Pay Transparency

• Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.
• EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status