IT Technical Analyst at The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Reston, VA 20191
About the Job
JOB TITLE: IT TECHNICAL ANALYST
JOB LOCATION: RESTON, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 65.00-67.86
JOB NUMBER: 33089143
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an IT Security Specialist for the North America Biometrics Programs team in Reston, Virginia, you will support and implement information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, and regulatory compliance. You will assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the project life cycle, validating system security requirements definition and analysis. You will also verify security requirements, and perform system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities with the Prime contractor.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering; Computer Software Engineering or other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics related disciplines OR 12 years' experience in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and/or Cyber Security
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
JOB LOCATION: RESTON, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 65.00-67.86
JOB NUMBER: 33089143
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum eight (8) years' experience in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and/or Cyber Security
- Experience in information security vulnerabilities and remediation
- Experience with AIX, Suse, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience using diagnostic tools
- Understanding of firewalls, proxies, security information, event management antivirus, and intrusion detection and prevention system concepts.
- Strong communicator at all levels of an organization
- Team oriented, but can work independently with minimal supervision
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an IT Security Specialist for the North America Biometrics Programs team in Reston, Virginia, you will support and implement information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, and regulatory compliance. You will assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the project life cycle, validating system security requirements definition and analysis. You will also verify security requirements, and perform system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities with the Prime contractor.
- Review and dissect security scan results and coordinate responses to the Government with appropriate data center personnel
- Perform, prepare, and ensure that the IT environment meets security audit requirements as defined
- Manage mitigation and remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Provide support to security incidents and coordinate with technical staff
- Schedule meetings to plan mitigation strategies
- Assist in system enhancements/bug fixes tied to security
- Create patching schedules and coordinate resource allocation
- Review Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) to determine which apply to the environment
- Provide security reports to the Prime contractor or Government
- Develop and maintain reporting on information security strategy, policies, and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- IT Certification (e.g., Network+, Security+, CISSP)
- Suse Linux and/or AIX Administrator
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering; Computer Software Engineering or other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics related disciplines OR 12 years' experience in Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, and/or Cyber Security
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
Salary
65 - 68 /hour