Cyber Security Analyst - CG-RSI

First Information Technology Services (FITS) has been providing Information Security, Cloud Computing Security, and IT consulting services since 2000. FITS consultants perform comprehensive assessments from beginning to end to produce meaningful, actionable reports that fit within an organization's comprehensive risk strategy.  

Program Overview:

First Information Technology Services, Inc. provides cyber security support services to the Telecommunications Information Systems Command (TISCOM), located in Alexandria, VA. Our cyber security team members are expected to perform analysis and applications security support tasks including systems security analysis, evaluations, assessments, and vulnerability management activities across multiple Coast Guard owned and managed systems. In this capacity, they will work with internal and external cyber security stakeholders at CGCYBERCOM, USCG HQ and DHS in maintaining continued system security compliance and operations posture and sustained Authorization to Operate (ATO).

Employees assigned to this task will be considered members of the Coast Guard Readiness and Security Inspections (CG-RSI) Branch to support the USCG Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) program.

Job Description

• Perform security assessments/Blue Team assessments for all systems, including hardware, software, and other IT technologies as requested.
• Evaluate systems using DoD IA security controls, based on DoD IA 8500.01/2, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4, and CNSSI 1253, and other DoD security control categorization and control processes.
• Review routine and ad hoc system vulnerability and STIG compliance scans and identify weaknesses. Conduct root-cause analysis and remediation activities as needed.
• Support the review and approval of Firewall & Domain Naming Standards (DNS) requests. Support includes but is not limited to performing a security analysis/assessment of requested changes and providing a brief statement identifying security issues or potential risks imposed by implementing the change on the enterprise network and approving/disapproving requests based off risk assessment and DISA/DoD policy.
• Monitor risk-related information by using existing USCG Information Security tools/utilities, analytical methodologies, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance/SCI eligibility
• Certifications: Minimum DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CEH, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security
• Experience with Command Cyber Operations Readiness Inspections (CCRIs) and/or other technical cyber compliance inspections.
• Technical understanding and use of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIG Toolset & SCAP.
• Working experience of the DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and DHS Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Programs.

Additional Qualifications

• 3-5 Years ISSE, System Administration, or Network Administration experience is considered a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing creative thinking skills.
• Ability to critically analyze and understand systems and communicate system requirements to the customer and senior leadership.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, including CISSP or CASP+, is considered a plus.

Location: 80% Onsite at TISCOM, Alexandria (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

This is not a fully remote opportunity.

First Information Technology Services, Inc. believes that a well-rounded compensation package helps teams members thrive in their work and home life. FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), paid time off, holidays, matching 401(K), short/long term disability, and parental leave. FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses. 

FITS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FITS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.