Risk Analyst (Junior) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Responsibilities OBXtek is staffing for a Risk Analyst (Jr.) to support USCG in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The Risk Analyst, under supervision, will perform risk analysis/risk assessments and define security requirements for all ISD support IT systems. Design, develop, and implement solutions to IT system security requirements. As well as gather and organize technical information about existing security products, authorized vulnerability management policies, and procedures. Assist the Security Controls Auditor in validating the security controls and the Risk Management Framework eMASS inputs for all ISD managed and maintained systems and will conduct an analysis of system vulnerability management, remediation solutions, and develop the necessary plan of action and milestones. Ensure the risk analysis is consistent with applicable regulations and policies, while also ensuring the analysis will support internal or external compliance. Evaluate, tests, monitor, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and systems such as hardware, firmware, and software. The incumbent will ensure security design, controls, and procedures are aligned with information security standards and are appropriate to mitigate risk of exposure. Identifies security violations, determines cause, and implements procedures to prevent future incidents. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Manage multiple concurrent project tasks, develop schedules, formulate plans and milestones and draft correspondence, reports, white papers, minutes, spreadsheets, communications products, briefs, and other documentation as needed. Identify and develop methods, plans, and documents to streamline operating procedures, reports, and systems to improve operations, achieve savings, and encourage long range planning to assure the program/project produces results in a cost-effective manner. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Risk Management, Cyber Security, Business, Project Management, or a related area OR a High School Diploma with IT certification and one (1) year hands on experience in one in information security, cyber security, or related discipline. Experience in Control Validation The applicant is preferred to have intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite Fluency in security control frameworks and risk models including NIST and CMMC. Experience performing compliance and risk assessments with NIST SP 800-171. Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Ability to control and facilitate meetings. Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities. This is an IAT-II Level/. MUST possess CompTIA SEC+ or equivalent. Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance. Security Clearance Secret Company Information Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education. We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more. OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine. OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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