Information Assurance Analyst, Mid - Information System Security (ISS) Specialist

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: DoD Secret

Job Description

The selected candidate will support the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) Chief Information Office/G6 which provides comprehensive and quality security monitoring, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessments, computer forensics, and incident response IAW AR 25-2 and other applicable regulations, instructions, guidance, policies, and procedures. The individual will be responsible for the daily tracking, mitigating, and validating of system vulnerabilities; reviewing log files for anomalies on servers, firewalls, host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS), and web filtering tools; respond to security incidents and runs the life cycle of the event until closed.   Using various tools, the ISS Specialist will monitor information technology networks and systems to deter, detect, isolate, and prevent intrusions and attacks on the network and recover affected systems following incidents, manage and monitor the organizational network security posture to provide continuous, real-time analysis, response, and reporting of network attacks and incidents, and respond to security related events and research suspected adverse events. 

Tasks

• Manage and review network and device configurations and antivirus validation, conducting routine vulnerability scans and assessments of networks and systems, using SMDC standard automated security tools and monitor, and report compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and Bulletins (IAVB).Provide guidance throughout the life cycle of information systems and networks under the purview of the MDA Southern Region.

Skills

• Have a working knowledge of the following:

  • Network, system, and internet security monitoring and management tools such as Hercules; network and systems security scanning tools to include eEye Retina, DISA Gold Disk, and Harris Stat; patch remediation with Army approved tools such as WSUS and SMS; antivirus software and server management with Symantec and McAfee products; Security incidence response, forensics and reporting tools such as Qtip and ADT (Anomaly Detection Tool).  Additionally, be familiar with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) for network and device configuration. Have a working knowledge in the following areas: 

Education

BS in Computer Science or Management Technology or 6-8 years of hands-on experience.

Additional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Direct experience with SMDC in the areas of information technology security preferred.

• Must have a team player attitude.
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
  

EOE M/F/D/W

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