INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST (CYBER WATCH OPERATIONS CERTIFIED ANALYST) INTERMEDIATE

Security Clearance Requirement: Current and Active DoD Secret
Salary Range: $80K - $100K
(The salary range provided is a general guideline. Nexagen Networks considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.)
As an Information Security Analyst, you’ll join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and mission-critical support. At Nexagen, you will drive technological advancements and help secure our nation’s future. With outstanding benefits and unparalleled growth prospects, you’ll thrive in our collaborative and innovative environment. Leverage over two decades of industry expertise to drive transformative innovation and deliver exceptional services across diverse government sectors.
Nexagen Networks is a trusted partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and DHS. With more than 20 years of industry expertise, we deliver exceptional lifecycle professional services spanning Research and Development, Cloud Engineering, Digital Modernization, Systems and Software Engineering, DevSecOps, ITSM, Cybersecurity, Satellite Communication (SATCOM), RMF-FedRAMP, Logistics, Training, Exercises, COMSEC, and IT/Networking.
Job Description
The Cyber Watch Operations Analyst is responsible for planning, implementing, upgrading and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. You will assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. You may ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure in addition to responding to computer security breaches and viruses.
Project Specific: The Cyber Watch Operations Analyst will participate in security event monitoring and correlations withing a tiered Security Operations Center.
With proven experience and ability, you will leverage CND analyst toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents. You will conduct research and document threats and their behavior to include monitoring external CSIRTS/CERTs. Assist in providing recommendations for threat mitigation strategies. Employ effective web, email, and telephonic communications to clearly manage security incident response procedures. Perform routine event reporting over time including trend reporting and analysis. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of TCP-IP protocol implementations for all common network services in addition to demonstrated capability to perform network packet analysis and anomaly detection.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Associate’s degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience required in security or network technology (Unix/Windows OS, Cisco/Juniper Routing-Switching) within a hands-on Implementation or Administration role.

Certifications Required:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Professionally certified, within a CND discipline, as Technical Level as defined by DODI 8570 is a requirement

• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Review, track, and conduct contract required annual trainings