Information Security Analyst Basic (Secret to TS) (3288)

Smx Corporation Limited - Patuxent, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Patuxent, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Information Security Analyst will be part of the Information Technology Team at SMX, supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. This role involves planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures to protect computer networks and information. The analyst will also perform cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade and monitor associated security measures
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure
• Perform cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats and/or incidents in hardware and software environments

Requirements

• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligible, Secret to start
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment
• Less than 3 years of related IT experience required
• DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) with acceptable certifications such as CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP

Nice-to-haves

• Past DoD system experience