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Niyam is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst in support of our work with DHS. The senior information security analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from cyber threats. They conduct risk assessments, develop security protocols, and monitor networks for suspicious activity. This role involves analyzing security incidents, executing security scans, implementing security measures, and collaborating with other IT professionals to enhance the organization's overall security posture.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Support analysis of NIST Rev 5 controls for the EMIS System to include analysis, implementation statements, providing supporting artifacts, and designating which controls can be inherited, partially inherited, or must be addressed another way. (ie. System Security Plans)
- Update and maintain ATO for a program
- Tracking and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for remediation efforts
- Frequently meet with the program information system security officer to discuss progress on remediation efforts, outstanding vulnerabilities, plans for addressing them and the overall security posture of the system
- Frequently meet with the development team to produce documentation necessary for addressing or closing vulnerability findings and justifying ‘false positives’
- Translate security findings into language that the development teams and program management can more easily understand
- Create process improvements to make the process of scanning, analyzing, monitoring, and remediating vulnerability findings more seamless.
- Participate in contingency planning and support IV&V third party scanning efforts
- Organize all security-related materials so that they are easily discoverable and regularly updated.
Qualifications And Education Requirements
- US Citizen with ability to obtain a Public Trust through DHS.
- BS in CyberSecurity (or Information Technology/Computer Science with focus in Security)
- 6+ years experience implementing cybersecurity in the public sector
- Familiarity with Cloud technologies and best security practices, ie Zero Trust Architecture, Security scanning tools in AWS
- Familiarity with automation of security
- Familiarity with maintaining ‘continuous ATO' for a system
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
- Familiarity with running and interpreting various types of security scans – ie. HP Fortify, WebInspect, AppDetective, Nessus, etc
- Familiarity understanding how to navigate and compile an ATO package
- Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks across systems and networks.
- Proficiency in monitoring security events, detecting threats, and responding to incidents promptly.
- Ability to create and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in line with best practices and regulations.
- Strong understanding of security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
- Capability to analyze complex security issues, investigate root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Strong communication skills for conveying security risks and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.