Information Assurance Analyst II

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An average day:

As Information Assurance Analyst II you will be the forefront of cybersecurity ensuring that information systems maintain a robust posture and continue to meet the highest standards in national security. The Information Assurance Analyst II collaborates with senior team members to ensure systems are secure compliant and properly configured according to federal regulations. Additionally in this position you will:

• Strengthen Our Defense: Perform Security Technical Implementation (STIG) review Self-Assessment and participate in Assessment & Authorizations testing to ensure our system stay secure and compliant.
• Shape Security Policy: use your expertise to apply a comprehensive range of cybersecurity policies principles and techniques to maintain the integrity of system processing classified information.
• Assist in the continuous monitoring of systems to ensure compliance with JSIG NIST CNSSI RMF and other security standards.
• Participate in incident response activities including identifying reporting and helping to resolve security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for staff.
• Drive Risk Management: Perform risk analysis for system changes contribute to the Risk Management Framework process and recommend security solutions to address any identify gaps.
• Maintain Security Documentation: Ensure all system documentation is up to date.
• POAMs: Manage and Maintain Plans of actions and milestones by tracking remediation efforts validating closure evidence prioritizing and communicating risk and ensuring timely.
• Oversee Configuration Management: Manage changes to security-relevant software hardware and firmware to maintain system security.
• May require occasional travel for audits or inspections.

• As a requirement of this position all candidates must be a U.S. 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.
• 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 security standards including NIST SP 800-53 RMF and JSIG requirements.
• Exposure to scripting languages (e.g. Python PowerShell) for automating security tasks is a plus.
• 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.
• Certifications such as Security CAP CSSP or equivalent certification DoD 8570 IAM Level II.