Information Security Analyst

DANE LLC

Information Security Analyst

Arlington, VA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    HSA & FSA

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Description

    At DANE, we support some of the nation’s most complex programs with a team that blends technical excellence and true collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, generous PTO, and a culture where your work is recognized, impactful, and valued.

    We are seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to join our IT Security team and help protect the systems that support our mission. This role monitors, evaluates, and maintains the safeguards for information systems, networks, databases, and web-based assets across on-premises and AWS cloud environments, and produces reporting on risk, vulnerability management, and security incidents.

    Responsibilities

    Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation

    Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through thorough review and analysis of event detail and summary information

    Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk

    Communicate alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems

    Assist with implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls

    Develop, test, and operate firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems, and software deployment tools

    Maintain PCI-DSS certification for the IT system on an annual basis

    Safeguard the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure

    Research, evaluate, test, and implement new security software or devices

    Conduct investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting to management as necessary

    Implement, enforce, communicate, and develop security policies and plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/awareness programs

    Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system, and external web integrity scans to determine compliance

    Advise management on the business impact of theft, destruction, alteration, or denial of access to information

    Provide information assurance project management, technical security staff oversight, and development of mission-critical technical documents

    Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws

    Develop materials for computer security education/awareness programs

    Respond to queries and requests for computer security information and reports

    May serve as a team or task lead

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

    Minimum 10 years of IT Security experience

    Strong working knowledge of NIST Special Publications, including NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53

    Experience implementing and configuring IDS, vulnerability scanning, SIEM, and other security tools

    Knowledge of best practices for designing and implementing secure network architecture

    2+ years of AWS experience (required)

    Experience with security incident handling (preferred)

    Clear written and oral communication skills

    Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems

    Required Certifications

    Current certification in one or more of the following:

    ISACA – Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    (ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    (ISC)² – Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    AWS Solutions Architect

    DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.