Security Operations Analyst

IT Security Operations Analyst
Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) Information Technology Services Contract

About the Project

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) provides employment and training opportunities toincarceratedindividuals through manufacturing services and technology programs that support federal agencies nationwide.

The Management Information Systems Branch (MISB) supports UNICORs enterprise technology environment including user support infrastructure networking cybersecurity and business systems. As UNICOR continues to modernize its technology environment the Service Desk Technician II will play a key role in supporting usersmaintainingsystem performance and ensuringtimelyresolution of technical issues.

Position Summary

KeenLogicis seeking an IT Security Operations Analyst to support Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) a government corporation within the U.S. Department of Justice. The IT Security Operations Analystis responsible forsupporting the security compliance and operational integrity of enterprise information systems bymonitoringvulnerabilities implementing security controls supporting patch management activities andassistingwith cybersecurity initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with experienceidentifyingand remediating vulnerabilities supporting endpoint securitymaintainingcompliance with security standards and collaborating with infrastructure network and support teams to protect enterprise systems.

This positionoperatesunder a hybrid work model and may require occasional onsite support and travel to UNICOR or Bureau of Prisons facilities as opportunity supports a federal contract with a one-year base period and fouroptionyears offering up to five years of continued Fortune 500-level benefits including health dental and vision insurance PTO 401(k) and life insurance.

Work Location

• Primarily Remote/Hybrid
• Potential support locations include:
  • Washington DC (UNICOR Central Office)
  • Butner NC
  • Allenwood PA
  • Victorville CA

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• 8-hour shifts
• Start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
• Endtimesbetween 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Requirements

• 4years ofpatching and vulnerability management
• CompTIASecuritycertification
  • Can be used to substitute for1years of network experience

Required Technical Experience

• Vulnerability Management and Remediation
• Patch Management
• Security Operations Support
• Endpoint Security Technologies
• Microsoft Windows 11
• Microsoft Server Environments
• Active Directory
• Microsoft 365
• Security Compliance and Audit Support
• Security Incident Response Support
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Security Monitoring and Reporting
• System Hardening and Security Best Practices
• Infrastructure Security Support
• Documentation and Technical Reporting
• Microsoft-based Enterprise Environments

Key Job Duties

• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities across enterprise servers workstations and infrastructure systems.
• Support patch management processes including testing deployment validation and reporting of security updates and operating system patches.
• Monitor security alerts system logs and security tools toidentify investigate and respond to potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assistwith implementation and maintenance of security controls designed to protect enterprise systems networks and data.
• Support security compliance initiatives by ensuring systemsremainaligned with organizational policies security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address identified security weaknesses.
• Assistwith security incident response activities including investigation documentation containment and recovery efforts.
• Collaborate with system administrators network administrators and service desk personnel to resolve security-related issues and improve overall system security.
• Support endpoint security technologies andassistwith the deployment configuration and maintenance of security tools.
• Develop andmaintainsecurity documentation procedures reports and technical guidance materials.
• Perform security reviews of systems and configurations to ensure adherence toestablishedsecurity baselines and best practices.
• Track and report vulnerability remediation efforts patch compliance metrics and security operational activities.
• Participate in technology modernization efforts and provide recommendations to improve cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.
• Provide technical guidance and security awareness support to users and stakeholders as needed.