Information Security Analyst, Journeyman

This contract supports the 53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing, both headquartered at Eglin AFB, FL. The 53rd WTSS team partners with military and civilian personnel to provide IT technical support for the 53 WG and 96 TW missions. The 53rd WTSS IT support covers full lifecycle IT from concept, to deployment, day-to-day operations / maintenance, and culminating in system retirement / replacement / upgrade.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.

Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.

Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.

Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).

Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.

Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.

Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.

Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).

Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.

Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.

Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.

Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.

Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.

Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.

A High School Diploma plus 8 years of experience or a Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of experience is required.

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility, Eligibility for access to Special Access Program.

Minimum of 2 years direct/related experience in information security.

Active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II certification.

Experience with DoD/USAF information security policy background with practical / hands-on experience applying RMF processes and principles.

Experience developing and/or contributing to an RMF body of evidence composition, applicable artifacts, and associated control families.

The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.