Security Analyst
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Job Location:
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Analyst to support a mission-critical program near Fort Meade MD. The successful candidate will play a lead role in safeguarding classified and sensitive information systems ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity policies and driving proactive risk management across enterprise-level networks and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead assessment and authorization (A&A) activities in support of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
- Identify analyze and mitigate cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIST DoD and agency-specific guidelines.
- Conduct security audits vulnerability assessments and security testing for systems and applications.
- Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Advise engineering and program management teams on security controls incident response and system hardening strategies.
- Monitor system logs and network activity to detect potential threats or anomalous behaviors.
- Support insider threat prevention data protection strategies and classified data handling in accordance with security policies.
- Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends technologies and government requirements to ensure continued compliance and readiness.
Qualifications :
Qualifications Required:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in information security cybersecurity operations or system assurance.
- Hands-on experience with DoD RMF NIST SP 800-53 and related security frameworks.
- Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability management SIEM tools and incident response procedures.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Equivalent Experience Substitution:Candidates without a four-year degree may qualify with additional professional experience and current security certifications such as CISSP CISM Security CEH or GSEC. Preferred:
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS GovCloud Azure Government) and zero-trust architectures.
- Familiarity with security automation compliance reporting tools and continuous monitoring systems.
Work Environment
- Collaborative environment interfacing with cybersecurity engineers systems administrators and program management teams.
- May require occasional after-hours support during security incidents or system upgrades.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ
At MAXISIQ inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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