Information Security Analyst - Level 1 RPO

Job Description

A federal IT services client of Insight Global is looking for 4 Information Security Analysts to join their team in Washington, DC. This role is primarily remote, with onsite requirements as needed. Personnel must be eligible for a Public Trust.

The Intermediate Information Security Analyst will be an integral part of a team responsible for supporting the development and maturation of an Agency-wide information security (InfoSec) program for a large civilian Federal agency. The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert with regards to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and all associated information security policies and procedures and should possess in-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST family of security controls.

Primary Responsibilities

-Advising stakeholders on InfoSec initiatives including compliance, awareness and training, and security operations.

-Leading Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) efforts on security authorization/ATO packages to ensure compliance to agency requirements.

-Leveraging the existing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, Telos Xacta (or an alternate like CSAM or RSA Archer), to track and reconcile findings from assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans.

-Coordinating government data calls (FISMA, FMFIA, BDR, etc.) and monthly reports.

-Assessing the effectiveness of the InfoSec and privacy training program and leading the collection, analyzing, and presentation of enterprise-level InfoSec performance metrics.

-Managing InfoSec Program POA&Ms, including advising on remediation efforts.

-Providing administrative support to Xacta (or equivalent GRC tool) users and authoring operational procedures.

-Working closely with senior agency security officials, system owners, information system security officers (ISSOs) and other stakeholders to advise and implement security solutions.

-Identifying opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches.

-Participating in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues.

-Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures.

-Conducting relevant research, data analysis, and developing reports.

-Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures for program-level management and promoting consistency in program management best practices.

-Implementing processes and procedures to monitor risk across programs / projects.

-Preparing briefings to executive team to debrief the results of studies, analyses, and plans.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~ .

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Skills and Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

-5+ years of relevant IA experience OR 3 years experience with an advanced level cybersecurity cert (CISSP, CISM, ISC2)

-In depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 4 Security controls and NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF)

-Experience with a Governance, Risk, and Compliance tool (Xacta, RSA Archer, CSAM, or eMass)

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~.