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Security Assessment Analyst

Job ID 2024-5478
Job Locations US-Remote-United States

Overview

 TISTA is seeking a talented Security Assessment Analyst to join our team and play a crucial role in driving business initiatives. As a junior-level analyst, you will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside seasoned security professionals performing independent security and privacy risk assessments. You will also provide program management support to ensure consistency and high standards of quality across services, work products, and deliverables.

 

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

 

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Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits of Department of Education systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Provide Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) support to include logging and tracking of POAMs and providing information upon request to system stakeholders
  • Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and other techniques
  • Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation
  • Develop process flows, data models, and other documentation to clearly communicate findings and recommendations
  • Assist in the planning and execution of the program, including tracking timelines and reporting on progress
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, such as policies, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in information security or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Security Certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+)
  • Experience with cloud security concepts (Service and Deployment Models)
  • Knowledge of government IT regulations (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST)
  • Experience with Cyber Security Assessment and Management Application (CSAM)

Education: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Clearance:

  • Must be eligible to hold a Public Trust government issued security clearance

 

Location:

  • Remote, USA

 

Salary Inforamtion: 

  • The pay for this position ranges from $67,400 to $77,500
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location
  • Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses
  • TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/

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TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, a CMMI Maturity Level 3 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. TISTA is recognized in 2019 by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. TISTA is also a recipient of 2019 Top Veteran-Owned Companies by the Washington Business Journal. TISTA also received a 2018 Moxie Award in the GovCon category.

Here at TISTA Science and Technology, we value Veterans and encourage all to apply!
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Employment Transparency:
TISTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of TISTA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. TISTA will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.

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The Pay Transparency Policy is available here.

Tista is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@tistatech.com or call (301) 968-3420 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TISTA is a federal contractor and is subject to the federal contractor COVID requirements under the new FAR/DFARS clauses and must comply with the incorporated Guidance.

If the candidate is hired to perform work on or in connection with one of TISTA’s federal contracts, TISTA is contractually obligated to ask the candidate to verify and show proof of vaccination status and the candidate will be required to comply with mask and social distancing requirements imposed by the FAR/DFARS as well as any additional requirements imposed by TISTA’s customers for any required onsite work.