Information Security Analyst

Apex Systems is HIRING NOW for an Information Security Analyst seated in Fort Bragg, NC with our top government client. If you are interested in being considered for the role please send your preferred resume in a Word document to Kenner at kberry@apexsystems.com! Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, and able to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI Security clearance as a condition of employment. Information Security Analyst Job Description: Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security.

• Severs as the local expert for Computer Network Defense (CND)
• Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enclave and determine possible causes of such alerts-McAfee HBSS Admin background to include hands on experience with DLP
• Experience troubleshooting McAfee Suite of Products to include: HIPS, DLP Endpoint, Endpoint Security, Application Control, and Policy Auditor.
• Coordinate with enclave CND staff to validate network alerts
• Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources within the enclave, to include individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system logs
• Notify CND managers, CND incident responders, and other team members of suspected CND incidents and articulate the events history, status, and potential impact for further action
• Familiar with Network Access Control implementation and management
• Direct initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enclave systems
• Coordinates with higher authorities on events that involve actual or attempted intrusions, viruses, worms, hoaxes, etc. that occur on the enclaves
• Write and publish CND guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
• Maintain knowledge of applicable CND policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to CND auditing
• Perform CND vulnerability assessments within the enclave utilizing ACAS and DISA STIGs • Implement and enforce CND policies and procedures reflecting applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Reference (g))
• Manage the publishing of CND guidance (e.g., IAVAs and TCNOs) for the enclave constituency
• Provide incident reports, summaries, and other situational awareness information to higher headquarters
• Manage an incident (e.g., coordinate documentation, work efforts, resource utilization within the organization) from inception to final remediation and after action reporting

• 8570 Certification required
• ITIL v4 Foundation certification preferred
• Technical Administration and in depth experience with HBSS
• Understanding of Digital/Computer Forensics techniques and procedures, experience with EnCase preferred
• Previous experience in Network / Systems Administration, and/or Information Systems Security Administration
• Is competent in most areas of information systems security, including policy, security standards, network, application, database and physical
• Good communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• May be required to provide clear and effective direction and guidance to less experienced staff
• Must be able to successfully monitor systems, detect security problems and create IT solutions, including those of moderate complexity or sophistication
• Ability to make recommendations to security flaws in question
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications
• Familiar with requirements of DoD 8570.1

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of experience