17 Apr
Cyber Security Analyst I - La Jolla, CA
California, Lajolla , 92121 Lajolla USA

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Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate career opening for a Cyber Security Analyst I. This opening is located at IDA's Center for Communications Research in La Jolla, California (CCR-L). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues. We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst I, who under general supervision, envisions, investigates computer and information security incidents to determine and resolve potential breaches and vulnerabilities; uses and maintains information security tools necessary to ensure the secure operation of IDA's information system infrastructure; conducts compliance audits, in collaboration with other IT staff, that ensure compliance with information security policies and guidelines. #ITatIDA

Responsibilities 1. Executes Information Security Monitoring:
  • Monitors and analyzes information security alerts from network devices and information systems
  • Responds and/or directs the response to information security incidents
  • Analyzes indicators of compromise for use in detection
  • Reports risk posture of information systems
  • Collaborates with industry and government sponsors on new threat indicators
2. Supports Media Forensics and Malware Analysis:
  • Forensic analysis of information systems and portable devices
  • Forensic recovery of data using industry tools
  • Behavioral analysis of malware to provide indicators for monitoring
3. Executes Information System Security Evaluation and Hardening:
  • Evaluates new information security technologies
  • Configures and implement information security technologies
  • Validates system hardening and provides guidance for security configuration
  • Evaluates network and system security configuration for risk based access control
4. Supports Information Security Training and Projects:
  • Develops employee awareness training for relevant information security trends
  • Evaluates information security trends, tools, and techniques for potential application to infrastructure and research areas
  • Manages and/or contributes to information technology projects
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer security, or related discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • One year of experience in Information Technology.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Possesses or ability to obtain within six months an information security certification commensurate with DoD Instruction 8570.
  • Familiarity with the process of obtaining certification and accreditation of information systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanners, monitoring, auditing and intrusion detection systems, and forensic response preferred.
  • Familiarity with notification of Internet threats, alerts, vulnerabilities, and anti-virus software preferred.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees.
#IDAjobs U.S. Citizenship is required Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required Equal Opportunity Employer

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