IT Security Analyst

$50,000 - $121,000/Yr

Decisionpoint - Bernalillo, NM

Full-time

Bernalillo, NM

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an IT Security Analyst to support the US Air Force in defending its infrastructure at the base level. This role involves providing Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber assistance, investigating network activities, developing risk minimization strategies, and ensuring the security of critical information technology architecture. The position requires a strong understanding of DoD mission assurance concepts and the ability to analyze and respond to cyber incidents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber assistance to identify critical IT architecture and infrastructure for the warfighting mission.
• Investigate network activities in cyberspace to determine essential Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber (MRT-C) support.
• Develop strategies to identify, evaluate, and minimize risks in the local cyberspace environment.
• Create and implement strategies to merge and display relevant MRT-C based on essential systems and network services.
• Identify and analyze trends to define MRT-C requirements and provide guidance.
• Assist with FMA-C by identifying, mapping, and developing a defense plan for MRT-C.
• Establish databases to monitor systems and create indexing for easier searches.
• Utilize classified and unclassified networks to create support and information distribution plans.
• Review and recommend new or revised policies and procedures for the staff.
• Coordinate with local/base SMEs to resolve events and incidents and provide recommendations.
• Define and perform vulnerability assessments leveraging threat analysis.
• Conduct research and analysis across various data sets for indications and warnings.
• Coordinate with cyber defense staff to validate network alerts.
• Document and escalate incidents that may impact the environment.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
• Analyze network alerts to determine possible causes.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline in cybersecurity or information technology.
• CompTIA Security+ Level II Certification in accordance with DOD 8140 and AFMAN 17-1303.
• CCSP or Cloud+ or CySA+ or GICSP certification.
• Three years of experience in Functional Mission Analysis in Cyberspace processes and associated mapping and defense of Mission-Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace.
• Experience in IT cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods to investigate and respond to cyber incidents.
• Knowledge of IT security principles, policies, products, and services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with telecommunications principles and methodologies to assess operational efficiency.