Intermediate Information Security Analyst

Dsa Transportation - Fairfax, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairfax, VA

Real Estate

About the position

The Intermediate Information Security Analyst position at DSA is a full-time role supporting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the DC Metro area. The analyst will be a key member of a dynamic team focused on developing and maintaining information security and privacy programs for a large civilian Federal agency. This role involves advising stakeholders on information security initiatives, leading validation efforts, and managing security compliance, all while leveraging tools like Telos Xacta for governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Advising stakeholders on InfoSec initiatives including compliance, awareness and training, and security operations.
• Leading Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) efforts on security authorization/ATO packages to ensure compliance to agency requirements.
• Leveraging the existing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, Telos Xacta (or an alternate like CSAM or RSA Archer), to track and reconcile findings from assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans.
• Coordinating government data calls (FISMA, FMFIA, BDR, etc.) and monthly reports.
• Assessing the effectiveness of the InfoSec and privacy training program and leading the collection, analyzing, and presentation of enterprise-level InfoSec performance metrics.
• Managing InfoSec Program POA&Ms, including advising on remediation efforts.
• Providing administrative support to Xacta (or equivalent GRC tool) users and authoring operational procedures.
• Working closely with senior agency security officials, system owners, information system security officers (ISSOs) and other stakeholders to advise and implement security solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches.
• Participating in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues.
• Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures.
• Conducting relevant research, data analysis, and developing reports.
• Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures for program-level management and promoting consistency in program management best practices.
• Implementing processes and procedures to monitor risk across programs / projects.
• Preparing briefings to executive team to debrief the results of studies, analyses, and plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and 5 years of relevant IA experience. May substitute security certification (e.g. CISSP) for 2 years of experience.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 4 security controls.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework.
• Experience with a Governance, Risk and Compliance tool (e.g., Xacta, RSA Archer, CSAM or eMASS).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CGRC).
• In-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 security controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation