Jr. Information Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a FULL-TIME, onsite position located in Omaha, NE. Active SECRET government security clearance required at the time of application.

NCC is seeking a Junior Information Assurance Analyst for an upcoming contract.

Key Areas of Responsibility

This position is designed for a junior level individual who will assist more senior positions and perform functional duties under their oversight

The role requires collaboration with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to develop technical solutions to problems, implement enhancements, and upgrade system architectures

The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for implementing categorization for security control selection and creating, maintaining, and updating required Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts for Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages

The analyst will define system security requirements, assess system security architecture designs, and support the development and sustainment of the RMF authorization package throughout all lifecycle phases

Additionally, the role involves updating and assessing hardware, software, policies, and processes for compliance with system ATO packages

As part of the Continuous Monitoring process, the analyst will review and update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and perform required security testing as part of the RMF Assess & Authorize process

This includes running SCAP or Evaluate-STIG, completing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and running ACAS scans

The analyst will accurately review vulnerability scan and STIG Checklist results and update them as needed

Attendance at meetings requiring cyber support is necessary, and effective communication of cybersecurity and operations issues to the ISSO/ISSM is essential

Assist more senior positions and perform functional duties under their oversight

Work with ISSO and ISSM to develop technical solutions to problems, implement enhancements, and upgrade system architectures

Implement categorization for security control selection

Create, maintain, and update required RMF artifacts for ATO packages

Define system security requirements and assess system security architecture designs

Support the development and sustainment of the RMF authorization package throughout all lifecycle phases

Update and assess hardware, software, policies, and processes for compliance of system ATO packages

Review and update POA&Ms as part of the Continuous Monitoring process

Perform required security testing as part of the RMF Assess & Authorize process

Accurately review vulnerability scan and STIG Checklist results and update as needed

Attend meetings requiring cyber support as necessary

Communicate cybersecurity and operations issues to ISSO/ISSM

Minimum Requirements

Active Secret Government Security Clearance.

1-2 years experience in a similar role.

IAT Level I Certification or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in relevant field.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us. Please reference the position in your email.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Full-time