Information Security Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Information Security Analyst with Security Clearance
Location: Belcamp
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Security Analyst to join our team in Belcamp, MD. This is an onsite position. The Information Security Analyst will work in support of the Army for the Network Modernization & Mission Network Technical Service Support program (Net Mod). Net Mod sets forth the work efforts required to provide product technical support services for systems and equipment being produced, fielded, modified or supported by PdM Network Modernization (Net Mod) and PdM Mission Network of the Project Manager (PM) Tactical Network (TN) of the Program Executive Office for Command Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T).

This support may also include future systems and equipment that is acquired for the Army to maintain its technological advantage. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Providing network environment and advanced level computing environment support

* Paying special attention to intrusion detection, finding and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are well secured

* Collecting data from a variety of Computer Network Defense (CND) tools (including data from approved information assurance (IA) tools to include intrusion detection system alerts, firewall and network traffic logs, and host system logs) to analyze events that occur within their environment

* Applying analytical skills to this data and all compliance with relevant non-technical controls, such as physical security and configuration management, to perform an audit function for the Agent of the Certification Authority (ACA) or other government Information Assurance (IA) Manager for mitigation of risks and reporting to include report generation for certification and accreditation packages or Certification of Net worthiness efforts.

* Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and incident responses.
* Actively monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity and potential security breaches.
* Identify weaknesses in systems and applications to proactively address security risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Science and 5+ years of relevant experience.

* 3+ years in the Department of Defense performing information management related duties.
* Must be Information Assurance (IA) Trained and Certified per the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.

* Possess an understanding of network protocols and security principles

* Demonstrated experience in security tools and technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM).

* Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

* Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address security threats.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Basic understanding of programming.

* Experience with participating in simulated cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
* Experience updating and implementing complex security systems for an organization. Clearance Requirements:
* Must be a US citizen and have a current/active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

* Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.