Information Security Analyst (Junior) - CSIA

Amentum - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Amentum is seeking several Junior Information Security Analysts to support the Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CSIA) Support Services office at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, and Ft Belvoir, VA. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), specifically within the Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Research (C5ISR) Center. The project aims to deliver programmatic and business management services, engineering support, field engineering, laboratory services, logistics, and administrative support to enhance the capabilities of CSIA and its associated managers and customers. The successful candidate will work closely with government project leads to ensure the effective execution of these services. The Junior Information Security Analyst will be responsible for safeguarding the company's information and data against various threats. This includes creating and implementing security policies and protocols, monitoring networks for suspicious activities, and responding to security breaches. The analyst will assess information risk and facilitate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities across the enterprise. Additionally, the role involves presenting information security data to the workforce and management, compiling management reports, conducting summary analyses, and preparing detailed presentations that describe risk, controls, and maturity assessments. The analyst will also manage and maintain a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and a Threat and Incident Response Program. Collaboration with other functions, such as Legal and Compliance, is essential to coordinate control requirements and reporting. The analyst will contribute to developing business-specific risk and compliance reporting and coordinate research initiatives on industry trends, technology, and information security tools. Other responsibilities include managing security incidents, conducting investigations, and reporting findings. This position is contingent upon the award of the project, and the candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of a company's information and data from threats.
• Create and implement security policies and protocols.
• Monitor networks for suspicious activities and respond to security breaches.
• Assess information risk and facilitate remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Present information security data to workforce and management.
• Compile management reports and summary analyses.
• Manage and maintain a SIEM and Threat and Incident Response Program.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance for control requirements and reporting.
• Contribute to developing business-specific risk and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate research initiatives on industry, technology, and information security trends.
• Manage security incidents, investigations, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in information assurance, information security, or cyber security.
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple security assessment applications and ability to create applications when necessary.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cross domain solutions (CDS) and conducting hands-on security assessments.
• Experience with networking, Linux, virtual machines, and software/scripting development.
• Confirmation of training conducted with CDS Raise the Bar (RTB) requirements.
• Active TOP SECRET US Government Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional cybersecurity certification in a DoD Directive 8140, specifically OSCP or OSCE.
• IAT Level II, IAM Level I, or IASAE Level I certification for the CDS job categories.