Cybersecurity Information Security Analyst

Ipta - Sioux City, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sioux City, IA

About the position

As a Cybersecurity Information Security Analyst at IPTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) functions. This position is based on-site in Sioux City, IA, and is designed for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to apply their skills to solve complex business problems. You will be part of a team that values fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service, believing that our people are the key to success. The role requires a self-directed professional who is hungry to learn and grow, contributing to both personal and organizational success. In this position, you will provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber (FMA-C) assistance, which involves identifying the critical information technology architecture and supporting infrastructure that aids the warfighting mission. Familiarity with the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) and similar databases, such as the Strategic Mission Assurance Database System (SMADS), is essential. You will also need to possess in-depth knowledge of various technical resources related to emerging cyber tools and capabilities necessary for performing FMA and supporting assessments, including open-source technologies. This role may also present additional opportunities at various locations, including Scott, Sioux City, Pittsburgh, and others. Your responsibilities will include investigating a diverse collection of network activities in cyberspace, developing strategies to identify and minimize risks in the local cyberspace environment, and creating and implementing techniques to display relevant Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber (MRT-C). You will assist with FMA-C by identifying, mapping, and developing defense plans to safeguard MRT-C, as well as maintaining databases to monitor systems and facilitate easier searches. Additionally, you will review and recommend new or revised policies and procedures, analyze network alerts, perform vulnerability assessments, and document incidents while conducting cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate a diverse collection of network activities in cyberspace in support of command, control, processes, and systems
• Develop a strategy to identify, evaluate, and minimize risks in the local cyberspace environment that are considered crucial for mission success
• Create and implement strategies and techniques to merge and display relevant Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber (MRT-C), based on essential systems and network services
• Assist with FMA-C, identifying, mapping, and developing a defense plan to safeguard MRT-C
• Maintain databases to monitor systems, modify user boundaries, and create indexing to make searches easier
• Review and provide recommendations for establishing new or revised policies, procedures, objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary
• Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
• Define/perform vulnerability assessments leveraging threat analysis to scope/prioritize efforts
• Document and escalate incidents and perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting

Requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity and information security analysis
• Familiarity with the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) and Strategic Mission Assurance Database System (SMADS)
• In-depth knowledge of emerging cyber tools and capabilities
• Ability to conduct Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber (FMA-C)
• Strong analytical skills to investigate network activities and alerts
• Experience in developing risk management strategies
• Proficiency in maintaining and managing databases

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with open-source technologies
• Knowledge of military operations and mission assurance
• Familiarity with various technical resources related to cybersecurity
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for career advancement within the organization