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Niyam is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst in support of our work with FEMA. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This position allows remote work. This position will be responsible for safeguarding the information systems by continuously monitoring for threats, responding to security incidents, and managing vulnerabilities. They conduct risk assessments, lead incident response efforts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits. Additionally, they develop and enforce security policies, manage security tools, and collaborate with IT and business teams to align security controls with organizational goals. Senior Security Analysts also stay current with emerging threats and security technologies, using this knowledge to improve defenses and provide strategic security guidance to upper management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and implement NIST Rev 5 controls for the EMIS System, including providing supporting artifacts and designating controls as inherited, partially inherited, or addressed through System Security Plans.
- Update and maintain the Authorization to Operate (ATO) for programs.
- Track and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for remediation efforts.
- Collaborate frequently with the program Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to discuss progress on remediation efforts, outstanding vulnerabilities, and system security posture.
- Work closely with development teams to produce documentation necessary for addressing or closing vulnerability findings and justifying ‘false positives’.
- Translate security findings into clear, actionable language for development teams and program management.
- Create and implement process improvements to streamline scanning, analysis, monitoring, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
- Participate in contingency planning and support Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) third-party scanning efforts.
- Organize and maintain security-related documentation for easy access and regular updates.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- US Citizen with ability to obtain a Public Trust through DHS.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science with focus in Security.
- 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in the public sector.
- Proficiency in running and interpreting security scans using tools such as HP Fortify, Web Inspect, AppDetective, Nessus, or similar.
- Experience compiling and navigating an Authorization to Operate (ATO) package.
- Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Prior Federal Contract Experience
- Familiarity with Cloud technologies and best security practices (e.g., Zero Trust Architecture, Security scanning tools in AWS)
- Familiarity with automation of security
- Familiarity with maintaining ‘continuous ATO’ for a system
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
