Information Security Analyst

The Information Security Analyst will play a key role in safeguarding the organization s information assets, including systems that process and store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

This role is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal, agency, and organizational security requirements (NIST, FISMA, IRS Pub 1075, CMS, SSA). The analyst will also support audit readiness, maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), and lead targeted security awareness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

Conduct continuous monitoring of enterprise systems using CrowdStrike (EDR), Splunk (SIEM), and Tenable (Vulnerability Management).

Detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats and incidents impacting CUI and overall system security.

Maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports to ensure proactive detection and escalation of risks.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments with Tenable, track remediation efforts, and validate closure of findings.

Support patch management and configuration management processes to reduce the attack surface.

Deliver metrics and risk posture updates to leadership.

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) to document the implementation of security controls.

Support external and internal audits (IRS, CMS, SSA, NIST, FISMA) by providing required evidence, documentation, and remediation tracking.

Assist in compliance with evolving frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5).

Incident Response

Triage, analyze, and document security incidents across enterprise systems.

Coordinate with IT and business stakeholders on containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.

Deliver incident reports, root cause analysis, and lessons learned documentation.

Security Awareness & Training

Develop and deliver security awareness programs, emphasizing CUI handling, phishing defense, and insider threat mitigation.

Conduct specialized training for privileged users and administrators.

Track participation and report effectiveness of awareness initiatives.

Reporting & Communication

Provide leadership with actionable insights through Splunk dashboards, Tenable vulnerability reports, and CrowdStrike incident summaries.

Deliver executive-level updates highlighting risks, compliance status, and incident trends.

Track remediation activities and ensure timely closure of findings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent 1 year; or Preference will be given to candidates with relevant State of Georgia Experience

Hands-on experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Tenable NessTenable.sc.

Strong understanding of CUI protection requirements and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, IRS Pub 1075, CMS, SSA).

Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

SKills:

Bachelor s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent 1 year; State of GA experience Preference. Required

Hands-on experience with Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Tenable NessTenable.sc. Required

Strong understanding of CUI protection requirements and compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA, IRS Pub 1075, CMS, SSA).Required

Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.Required-1 Years

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Required-1 Years

Professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GIAC). (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION) Highly desired

Experience managing System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting audit readiness. Highly desired

Familiarity with cloud and endpoint security technologies. Highly desired

Prior experience delivering security awareness training. Highly desired