Cyber Security Analyst | Req#3590

Washington, DC

Apply

Description

ActioNet is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to our federal government client (background check but no clearance is required) REMOTE – Work from Home. This role is to provide Mid-level technical operational support, administration and maintenance of the production applications.  This position offers outstanding self-driven learning potential, expects a high level of commitment, collaboration with various teams and inherent work ethic.


Responsibilities: 
Primary areas of concentration include but not limited to:

  • Provide technical services to securely remediate vulnerabilities identified in various national applications and infrastructure environments.
  • Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to existing and proposed technologies to improve overall security posture through continuous monitoring and monthly reports.
  • Perform risk assessments using enterprise tools and standard methods to periodically re-evaluate the system’s sensitivity, risks, and mitigation strategies and assess the impact of new requirements for national applications.
  • Coordinate with the IT Security Office (ITSO) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to ensure that independent risk assessments of system security features are performed regularly and maintain documentation of the results.
  • Recommend and validate the successful implementation of risk mitigation activities for non-production and production environments.
  • Provide in-depth domain expertise and promote all industry cyber-security best practices to support development teams and collaborate with technical infrastructure staff to ensure the project environments meet AO infrastructure and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) requirements.
  • Assess system security architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional needs and interfaces.
  • Test and evaluate new enterprise cybersecurity tools to mitigate risks and integration challenges related to cybersecurity policy compliance.
  • Monitor and investigate potential security incidents using enterprise cyber security tools and dashboards.
  • Report incident monitoring monthly and draft incident reports within 72 hours of an incident during investigations.
  • Assist with security automation for legacy systems to improve continuous monitoring and maintain a robust security posture.
Skills Required:
  • 5 years of experience in IT Security governance.
  • 5 years of experience with Federal regulations, particularly NIST 800-53.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar are preferred.
  • Experience with GRC tools such as Xacta or CSAM is desired
  • Experience working with Agile teams and SAFe responding to security assessments, and providing oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments.
  • Experience with Splunk and/or Fortinet.
  • Must be able to work within a team and individually.
  • Must have good documentation and communication skills.
  • Must be able to understand the customer’s need and provide solutions accordingly.
  • Auditing and Compliance experience is desired.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
 
ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!
 
 
Core Capabilities
  • Advanced and Managed IT Services
  • Agile Software Development
  • DevSecOps
  • Cybersecurity
  • Health IT
  • C4ISR & SIGINT
  • Data Center Engineering & Operations
  • Engineering & Installation
Why ActioNet?
 
At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:
  • Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
  • Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
  • Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.
ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.
 
 
What's in It For You?
 
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?
 
ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
 
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Education and Professional Training
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Disability Insurance

Apply Apply Later
← Back to Current Openings

Share